National Report Card on Women's Health Released

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction and Executive Summary

II. National and State Report Cards

How to Read the Report Cards
National Report Card
State and District of Columbia Report Cards

III. Description of the Report Card Indicators

Women's Access to Health Care Services
Addressing Wellness and Prevention
Key Health Conditions, Diseases and Causes of Death for Women
Living in a Healthy Community
Notes

IV. Women and Cardiovascular Health

The Scope of the Problem
Identifying Needs and Taking Action: Policies, Public Education, Data and Research on Women and Cardiovascular Helath
Conclusion and Recommendations
Notes

V. Federal Policy Agenda on Women's Health

Women's Access to Health Care Services
Addressing Wellness and Prevention
Key Conditions, Diseases and Causes of Death for Women
Living in a Healthy Community

VI. Key Health Disparities by Race, Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation and Disability

African American Women
Hispanic Women
Asian American/Pacific Islander Women
American Indian/Alaska Native Women
Immigrant Women
Lesbians
Women With Disabilities
Notes

VII. Data and Research Needs

Overarching Gaps in Data and Research
Specific Data and Research Gaps
Notes

VIII. Methodology for Indicator Selection and Evaluation

Health Status Indicator Methodology
Health Policy Indicator Methodology
Demographic Profile Methodology

IX. The Advisory Committee

X. Appendices

Index of Status Indicators
Index of Policy Indicators
Status Indicators for all States and the District of Columbia
Policy Indicator Components for all States and the District of Columbia
Report Card Status Benchmarks

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Authors

Marcia D. Greenberger
Co-President
National Women's Law Center

Dr. Michelle Berlin, MD, MPH
Associate Professor
Oregon Health & Science University

Joan F. Stern
Maryland State Delegate