Making the grade on women's health: A national and state-by-state report card 2004

This fact sheet compares women of different racial and ethnic groups in their health risk factors; screening, incidence and mortality rates for certain diseases and conditions; issues related to pregnancy; and socioeconomic characteristics.

Abstract

The nation is becoming increasingly diverse, with ethnic and racial minorities projected to make up almost half the population by the year 2050. Despite this increasing diversity, the health care system has not kept pace and women of color in the United States often face obstacles in obtaining appropriate health care. Some of these problems may be due to linguistic and logistical barriers, cultural differences, and race and sex-based stereotypes. There are also marked differences in health status among different groups of women of color. This fact sheet compares women of different racial and ethnic groups in their health risk factors; screening, incidence and mortality rates for certain diseases and conditions; issues related to pregnancy; and socioeconomic characteristics.