In 2019, National Women’s Health Week is between 2nd – 6th September. This week encourages women of all ages to focus on their mental and physical wellbeing.
Women’s Health Week – Despite world-class healthcare, Australian women’s overall health still needs improvement.
- 52% of women reported having a chronic disease in 2015
- 37% of women have experienced violence after they turned 15 years of age
- In 2016, 45% of women giving birth were overweight or obese at their first antenatal visit.
- 43% of women in 2007 reported having experiencing a mental health disorder in their lifetime
- Musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain and osteoarthritis was ranked as the second highest cause of burden amongst women
- 15% of women over 50 have osteoporosis or osteopenia
The focus of Womens Health Week is to remind all women to take the time for themselves and make their health a priority. In the hectic lives of the modern world, many women don’t feel that they have the time to sustain a healthy lifestyle. While it is positive to see that most women over the age of 15 do make time to see their doctor when they have any health concerns, Womens Health Week reminds us that giving more focus to ourselves on a daily basis can go a long way to impact our overall health.
This is the time to make a change. If you have been putting up with any musculoskeletal concerns, contact our friendly PROHEALTH PHYSIO team to get help to enable you take charge and ease the burden.