National Women’s Health Week 2020 in the United States serves as a reminder for all women “to make their health a priority and take care of themselves”.
National Women’s Health Week
What is the (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’) Office on Women’s Health National Women’s Health Week?
In About National Women’s Health Week the Office on Women’s Health explain:
“National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) is a weeklong health observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). The week May 10-16, 2020 serves as a reminder for women and girls, especially during the outbreak of COVID-19 to make their health a priority and take care of themselves. It is extremely important for all women and girls, especially those with underlying health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, and women 65 years and older, to take care of your health now”.National Women’s Health Week 2020
What does National Women’s Health Week 2020 encourage women to do?
In About National Women’s Health Week: What Steps Can I Take for Better Health? the OWH elaborate on:
“The Office on Women’s Health encourages women and girls to:
- Take care of your body and mind:
- Talk to your healthcare provider
- If you have concerns about COVID-19;
- If you are sick;
- If stress is getting in the way of your daily activities; or,
- If you have a health condition, such as asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity, to develop or maintain a plan to keep it under control.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Get and stay active regularly in your home or outside your home.
- Eat heart-healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks.
- Take care of your mental health…
- Find healthy ways to manage stress.
- Practice good sleep habits…
- Monitor alcohol intake and avoid illicit drugs, including drugs that are not prescribed to you.
- Look out for your lungs…
- Slow and stop the spread of COVID-19 while protecting yourself…”.
- Talk to your healthcare provider
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Last Updated: 06 May 2021 – Last Revised: 01 May 2020
