Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
News for Women Physicians
Open seats available on the AMA-WPC Governing Council
The AMA Women Physicians Congress (WPC) is looking to fill several positions on its governing council. The AMA-WPC membership will elect two at-large members to serve two-year terms beginning in June. Nomination forms for these positions are due March 8. Read more about the governing council election.
Research highlights recent findings on cardiovascular disease among women
A series of reports by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) highlights various findings on cardiovascular disease in women. According to the AHRQ, cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women worldwide, accounting for one-third of all deaths. In the United States, more than 38 million women are living with the disease, and the at-risk population is even larger.
February is observed as American Heart Month, making this an appropriate time to consider the effect of cardiovascular disease on women. Experts estimate that one in three women will die of heart disease or stroke, compared with one in 25 women who will die of breast cancer, the AHRQ reports.
The AMA Women Physicians Congress encourages all women physicians to view these reports. Separate reports detail other chronic illnesses affecting women, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, depression and other mental illness, and HIV/AIDS.
To post a comment, you must first accept the AMA's Terms of Use.
To post your comment you will need to first accept the AMA's terms and conditions
Your access and use of this Web site is subject to your abiding with the following conditions [and with the additional
Terms of Use
including the AMA's privacy policy, incorporated by reference which must be reviewed before clicking on the "Accept" button below].
You represent:
- will only provide information which you are authorized or have the right to provide and such information will be accurate, complete and current; you will comply with all laws: specifically; your information will not be libelous or defamatory and will not contain indecent or pornographic content;
- you will be respectful and your posting will not be intemperate or designed to harm or ridicule any other person; you will not post with such frequency or repetitiveness that others may be discouraged from posting comments;
- you understand the AMA may employ an abuse reporting mechanism and may block the posting of comments;
- you will present your own views (and not those views of an undisclosed or fictitious third party);
and will not be posted with such frequency or repetitiveness that
others may be discouraged from posting comments.
Your access and use must comply with all applicable governmental regulations and may not interfere with the operation or enjoyment of this Web site by others or with the AMA's operation of this Web site. Continued access and use may be discontinued without notice at any time.
You acknowledge: there can be no expectation of privacy or security of information provided or accessed by you on this Web site; the Web site is made available to you without any warranty of any nature; and your access or use will not create the basis for any claim by you [or by any other person claiming through you] against the AMA related to your use or access or the AMA's operation of the Web site. You understand you may be identified as an AMA member, physician or medical student.
If you do not agree to the foregoing [and the additional
Terms of Use
including privacy policy, incorporated by reference], you must immediately terminate use of the AMA Web site. If you do agree, click on the "Accept" button below to proceed.
By declining the AMA's Term of Use, you will not be allowed to post your comment.
Return to Terms of Use
I Decline the Terms of Use
