Caregiving as a Women’s Health Issue

What are the unspoken risks and realities for women caregivers?

Women are known to be at higher risk for several health conditions, including breast cancer, osteoporosis, cervical cancer and urinary tract infections. These issues are frequently discussed by experts and regularly screened for in female patients. However, there is a less discussed health risk that impacts millions of women in the United States, increasing their likelihood of developing chronic conditions, depression and anxiety: unpaid family caregiving . . .”

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