Facts About: Women

In almost every country worldwide, the life expectancy for women is higher than for men

The most common cause of death for American women is heart disease

About 14 million adolescent girls become pregnant each year, with over 90% of those girls living in developing countries

More American women work in the education, health services, and social assistance industries than in any other industry

In the U.S., Congress established a national week of recognition for women's history in 1981

The breasts of human women are much larger in proportion than those of other female mammals. The prominent size, while not necessary for milk production, is most likely a result of sexual selection
Depression is the most common cause of disability in women, and approximately 25% of all women will experience severe depression at some point in their lives