• More than 75% of women 40-60 years old have at least one risk factor for heart disease, the most common cause of death in women in the United States.
• Almost one out of every two pregnancies is unplanned. Women should talk their doctor about family planning and birth control.
• More than twice as many women than men have been diagnosed with anxiety.
• Women are almost twice as likely as men to experience depression.
• Women need 2.5 hours of moderate intensity exercise each week – about 30 minutes a day. The more exercise you do, the more your risk of early death goes down.
• Nearly 2 out of 3 women in the U.S. die of chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. A healthy diet and weight can protect you from chronic diseases.
