We know women's health risks increase with age. Much research has focused on women's risk for heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and depression. The numbers are extraordinarily high. Heart disease, in fact, is the number one killer of women. At the same time, we also know many serious medical problems are preventable and in some cases reversible.
Women have far greater control of their bodies and health than they think.
Women can protect themselves. To spread the message as widely as possible, one of the first actions of the campaign will be to engage a broad coalition of practicing health professionals and others at the local level who share a commitment to promoting a healthier future for Delaware's 60,000 older women. During the press event, Lieutenant Governor Ruth Ann Minner signed a proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month '98. The Governor and I urge all Delawareans to focus attention on the achievements of older Americans. We need to ensure we continue to serve their special needs and provide them with opportunities for fulfillment.