A Profile of Womens Health in the United States
The Womens Health Data Book: A Profile of Womens Health in the United States, offers the latest data and trends on the wide range of health issues that affect women across their life spans. Published by the the Jacobs Institute of Womens Health and Kaiser Family Foundation, the Data Book is edited by Dawn Misra, Ph.D.
This book addresses social and economic factors and provides up-to-date information on chronic conditions, reproductive health, mental health, violence, health behaviors, and access to and quality of health services received by women. Information is included on disparities in health status and access to care among subgroups of women, highlighting the populations of women who are at greatest risk.
Use the links below to view the Data Book or one of three fact sheets in Adobe Acrobat, or to order your copy.
- Women’s Health Data Book
- Fact Sheet: Data Book Highlights
- Fact Sheet: Highlights for Women of Color
- Fact Sheet: Highlights for Adolescents