Engines Grants Historic Docs. The report, Status Report on Hunger and Homelessness in America's Cities , examines the situation in 25 cities, including Boston, Chicago and Seattle. The overview of the report contains the key findings. About 68,000 women will die of lung cancer this year, more than will succomb to breast cancer.
Smoking is the leading known cause of preventable death among women.
Every five years since 1980, the government has conducted studies and released a report titled Dietary Guidelines for Americans . The 2000 edition emphasizes fitness and a healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Issued by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau , part of the Department of Health and Human Services, the report contains guidelines for improving the health of the nation's children. Back to Government Reports .