Women's Health In Utah

This report is intended to inform those men and women who make social and health policy as well as those who benefit or suffer because of it. It begins by presenting general social and demographic factors that affect women's health. Chapters 2 and 3 describe health status differences between Utah men and women and among women of different social, economic, and educational backgrounds. Chapters 4 through 6 describe specific issues and conditions that affect women's health and some of the lifestyles and behaviors that can affect women's health. public health concern though it is not a new problem. Chapter 8 describes aspects of the health care system, including access and utilization issues, and Chapter 9 discusses how health care reform in Utah is important for women's health. Finally, Chapter 10 attempts to synthesize the information provided here -Where We Are Now - and to describe where women want to be and what needs to be done to get there.