Women's Health Concerns Sourcebook (Health Reference), 6th Edition

Statistics indicate that women on average live to 81 years, but this longevity is not linked to better overall health. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), women experience more physically and mentally unhealthy days than men. Part of this disparity is related to age. Living longer means more women are at risk for chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and Alzheimer disease. Women are living longer because of preventive measures and new treatments for diseases, according to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) report.

Women’s Health Concerns Sourcebook, Sixth Edition provides updated information about the medical issues of most significance to women. It explains female anatomy and reports on women’s health and wellness topics, including vaccination and screening recommendations, fitness and nutrition guidelines, and tips for healthy aging. It also discusses breast health, sexual and reproductive issues, conditions that disproportionately affect women, and the leading causes of death and disability in women, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to women’s health and a directory of resources for additional information.

The book is organized in the broad subject areas detailed below.