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