49,000 women die from lung cancer every year. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Of the six plans, only three said women had regular stool and rectal examinations. All six plans said they covered the costs of pap smears. Women on the average seven years longer than men.
Women are three times more likely than men to have episodes of clinical depression.
Hospital mental health care coverage ranged from 5 days to 60 days. Women of Color are at higher risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension than Caucasian women. All six plans covered alternative therapy providers. One includes naturopathic physicians as a primary care provider. All six plans had limits on these providers.