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Slipping through the cracks

Article Abstract:

There are 8 million women in the US over the age of 35 who do not have health insurance. This means that there are many uninsured women who are not able to receive the appropriate treatment for breast cancer. There are also many women who have health insurance that does not cover all aspects of breast cancer treatment.

Author: Braunschweiger, Jennifer
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2001
Care and treatment, Prices and rates, Breast cancer, Health insurance

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Do you have a healthy personality?

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented of the impact of psychological traits on physical health. One doctor observes that approximately half of his patients are suffering from a physical manifestation caused by an emotional state, rather than a diagnosable physical root.

Author: Braunschweiger, Jennifer
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2000
Psychological aspects, Influence, Mental health, Health, Sick, Sick persons

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Smoke alarm

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An explanation for women of the damage to their health caused by smoking is presented. Some 22.4 million women in the US smoke. Advice on how to stop smoking is included.

Author: Braunschweiger, Jennifer
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 2001
Health aspects, Women, Study and teaching, Smoking cessation programs, Smoking cessation, Smoking, Women's health, Smoking and women, Women smokers

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