25 Oct Women’s Health
Posted at 13:47h
in Versus
Over the past decade or so, women’s health has shown notable improvements in some areas—and suffered big setbacks in others. Researchers have identified six major highlights and lowlights for the period between 2000 and 2010. How well are you taking care of yourself?
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Women who: |
2000 |
2010 |
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Highlights |
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Smoke |
20.8% |
16.8% |
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Get regular colorectal cancer screening |
37.7% |
61.8% |
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Die from heart disease |
148.1/100,000* |
118.9/100,000** |
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Setbacks |
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Have been diagnosed with diabetes |
5% |
8% |
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Have been diagnosed with high blood pressure |
23.6% |
27.7% |
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Are obese |
19.8% |
26.4% |
*Based on average data from 2002 to 2004. **Based on average data from 2004 to 2006.
