Over the past 40 years, death rates from cervical cancer have decreased by 70 percent, primarily as a result of early diagnosis using Pap smears. One woman in 65 will develop the disease by age 85, with most cases occurring in women in their 40s and 50s. Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that is characterized by low bone mass that leads to increased fractures, especially of the hip, spine, and wrist. The National Institutes of Health is now studying how specific diseases affect women. All women, regardless of age or background, need to inform themselves about preventing disease and staying healthy.
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If you are between 50 and 79, you may want to take the opportunity to join a clinical trial through one of the Initiative's 45 Vanguard Centers.