Chapter 3: New Dimensions in Women's Health

Which organization conducts most federally funded medical research?

NIH

Which HHS agency conducts disease surveillance and prevention, and keeps track of national health statistics?

CDC

What two lifestyle behavior-related causes of death kill the most people in the U.S.

Tobacco use and poor diet/inactivity

Compared to women in developing countries, women in developed countries from the ages of 45 to 64 are more likely to die of ____________.

Chronic Disease

____________ occurs when menstrual cycles cease.

Endometriosis

During the midlife years, _________ such as ___________ become more important than ever for women.

secondary prevention measures; mammograms and colonoscopies

Fall-related injuries are of special concern to elderly women suffering from ______.

osteoporosis