"Women and girls face unique health challenges across their lifespans. Learn how some of these health conditions affect millions of women and girls each year.
Two out of every three caregivers in the United States are women. Women who are caregivers have a greater risk for poor physical and mental health, including depression and anxiety. The COVID-19 pandemic can add even more stressors to the role of caregiving. Maintaining healthy behaviors, managing stress, and seeking extra support, are important, especially during COVID-19.
- Simple ways to maintain healthy behaviors include participating in regular exercise, practicing good sleep habits, and avoiding excessive alcohol.
- To help manage stress, caregivers should take breaks, make time to unwind, and consider respite care as needed.
- Recognize when more help is needed. Support groups provide a safe place for people in similar situations to find comfort. Learn more about coping with stress during COVID-19.
Asthma occurs more often in women than men. In 2019, the asthma rate was higher among non-Hispanic Black women, and lower among Hispanic women compared with non-Hispanic white women.
- Changing hormone levels during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or menopause may make asthma symptoms worse in women. Asthma can also cause problems for women and their baby during pregnancy.
- Women’s lungs are smaller than men’s, which may make women more sensitive to asthma triggers and make it harder for women to breathe during an asthma attack.
- Persons with asthma should avoid asthma triggers. Known asthma triggers include but are not limited to pets, outdoor air pollution, mold, and tobacco smoke.
- Work with a doctor or health provider to develop an asthma action plan that will help to prevent and control asthma attacks..."
Women's health
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