When traveling to foreign lands, appropriate vaccinations should be obtained. Those in close contact with individuals with certain contageous infections should receive special protection. For women and men over the age of 65, pneumonia vaccine and yearly influenza shots are advised. Many health considerations pertain to both sexes and all age groups, such as eating a healthy diet, physical exercise, eliminating tobacco, curtailing alcohol use, minimizing the use of over-the counter medicines, using seat belts, avoiding toxic substances and so on. However, women past middle age clearly have some special health considerations.
Women generally survive longer than men.
Paying special attention to prevention of the above problems will pay the dividend of an even longer and healthier vigorous and productive life.