Moreover, her mother cannot even carry a purse because the weight is too much on her bones. Some of the risk factors associated with osteoporosis are Caucasian or Asian heritage, small bones, family history, and lactose intolerance. If a woman is lactose intolerant, she can still receive the recommended dosage of at least 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day by eating leafy green vegetables and taking calcium supplements, such as Tums. Smoking is another health problem Mark focused on. Women who smoke are at a greater risk of suffering from osteoporosis, cervical cancer, lung disease and emphysema.
Smoking also causes skin discoloration and the acceleration of wrinkles.
According to Mark, death from HIV is the largest killer of women in some cities. The panel explained that Louisiana has a 24-hour waiting period before a woman can receive an abortion. Also, state law requires that a doctor explain the procedure to the patient and show her pictures of what a fetus looks like. One student asked if there were any correlation between low self-esteem and women's health problems. Studies are now proving that girls are beginning to become concerned about their weight in nursery school, Willard said.