Women’s Health Issues Course is Provided by Medical Education Systems (MedEdSys), Inc..

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to list and explain issues related to:

UNDERSTANDING WOMEN’S HEALTH IN THE WORLD TODAY - Increasing Life Expectancy, Gender Inequities, Conflicts and Crisis, Women and the Health Care System
THE GIRL CHILD - Too Many Deaths Among Infants and Children, Abuse and Maltreatment, Sex Differentials in Health
ADOLESCENT GIRLS - Puberty and Sexual Debut, Adolescent Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Substance Use, Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity, Mental Health
ADULT WOMEN: THE REPRODUCTIVE YEARS - Health During Reproductive Years, Maternal Health, HIV/Aids, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Cervical Cancer, Infertility
ADULT WOMEN - Mortality and Burden of Disease, Depression and Suicide, Risk Factors for Chronic Disease, Violence, and Use of Health Services
OLDER WOMEN - Aging, Socioeconomic Influences, Managing Disabilities, Caring for Older Women
POLICY IMPLICATIONS - Leadership, Health Responsive Services, Universal Coverage, Public Policy, and Tracking Progress