Journal of women's health
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The black-white disparity in hypertension (HTN) among U.S. women persists after accounting for known risk factors. Pregnancy complications may reveal increased risks for later HTN. We examined the contribution of HTN risk factors measured at both midlife and pregnancy to black-white disparities in midlife HTN. ⋯ Known risk factors measured at midlife explained some, but not all, of the race disparity in midlife HTN. Indicators of pregnancy health also contributed to the race disparity in HTN at midlife.
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Journal of women's health · Feb 2019
Cancer Among Women Treated in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System.
The Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is a high-volume provider of cancer care. Women are the fastest growing patient population using VA healthcare services. Quantifying the types of cancers diagnosed among women in the VA is a critical step toward identifying needed healthcare resources for women Veterans with cancer. ⋯ Understanding cancer incidence among women Veterans is important for healthcare resource planning. While cancer incidence among women using the VA healthcare system is similar to U.S civilian women, the geographic dispersion and small incidence relative to male cancers raise challenges for high quality, well-coordinated cancer care within the VA.
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Journal of women's health · Feb 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialDietary Quality and Glycemic Control Among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.
Poor dietary quality, measured by the Healthy Eating Index 2010 (HEI-2010), is associated with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and type 2 diabetes. The aim was to investigate the association between dietary quality and glycemic control in women with GDM. ⋯ Clinicians should be aware that even a small improvement in diet quality may be beneficial for the achievement of improved glycemic control in women with GDM.