Women's Health Topics in Dental Hygiene Curricula (Research) (Report) (Survey‪)‬

Introduction Women make up approximately 51 percent of the United States' population, and the majority are between ages of 26 to 44 years old (30%) and 65 years or greater (28%). Females in the United States have a life expectancy ranging from 74 to 79 years. Approximately 13% live in poverty and 33% of the 13% living in rural America are more likely to be medically uninsured. (1,2) Are health care providers prepared to treat the unique needs of women?