23.3: Women's Health Research
Support Research into Women's Health Other Information:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, accounting for nearly 39 percent of all female deaths. Studies show
that after a first heart attack, women are less likely than men to receive diagnostic, therapeutic, and cardiac rehabilitation
procedures, and are more likely to die or have a second heart attack. Women are also more likely than men to report having
arthritis, asthma, autoimmune diseases, and depression. Health care disparities among minority and poor women are especially
pervasive. Barack Obama has fought to maintain funding for the Centers of Excellence in Women's Health at the Department of
Health and Human Services. He also supports legislation to encourage research that will examine gender and health disparities.
The same legislation would establish community outreach programs in underserved areas to help women access health care and
maintain healthy lifestyles.
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