About National Women's Health Week
During National Women's Health Week each year, millions of women take steps to improve their health. The week serves as a reminder for women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life. The 20th annual National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 12, and is celebrated through May 18, 2019. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women’s Health leads National Women’s Health Week to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible.
What steps can I take for better health?
To improve your physical and mental health, you can:
- Visit a doctor or nurse for a well-woman visit (checkup), preventive screenings, and vaccines.
- Get active.
- Eat healthy.
- Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.
- Practice safe behaviors, such as quitting smoking, not texting while driving, and taking steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections.
Why should I take these steps?
These steps are the foundation for a lifetime of good health. They can help you be as healthy as possible.
How can I participate in National Women's Health Week?
The Office on Women's Health invites you to:
- Take one or all of the steps above for good health. Learn more about healthy living by age.
- Spread the word using our social media and promotional tools. Use #NWHW in any social media messages you share.
- Organize events or activities in your community.
Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases that can begin in different places in the body. All women are at risk of cancer, but some groups are at higher risk than others. Our genes, lifestyle, and the environment around us may raise or lower our risk of getting cancer.
The best place to learn about all cancer types is the National Cancer Institute website cancer.gov. Below is basic information on breast and gynecologic cancers that affect women. We link to other websites for more information.
Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart disease and stroke are important health issues for all women. Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, and stroke is fourth. While heart disease is most common in older women, most women between 40 and 60 years old have at least one risk factor for heart disease. The good news is that you can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke at any age.
HIV and AIDS
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). One in four people in the United States with HIV is female. In the United States, women are most likely to get HIV from having sex with a man.
Lupus
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body, including the skin, joints, and organs inside the body. About 9 out of 10 adults with lupus are women. Some women have only mild symptoms. But, for others, lupus can cause severe problems. Women with lupus need to be especially careful to manage their symptoms when planning a pregnancy.
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THIS INFORMATION WAS FOUND AT www.womenshealth.gov
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