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POPULATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Population characteristics describe the diverse social, demographic,
and economic features of women in the U.S. Representing slightly
more than half of the Nation’s population, women and girls
accounted for over 144 million in 2003.
Analysis and comparison of data by sex, age, and race and ethnicity
can be used to tailor the development and evaluation of programs
and policies serving women’s health.
The following section presents data on population characteristics
that affect women’s health. These factors include age, race
and ethnicity, household composition, education, income, occupation,
and participation in Federal programs.
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Women’s Health USA 2005 is not copyrighted.
Readers are free to duplicate and use all or part of the information contained
on this page. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Health Resources and Services Administration. Women’s Health USA
2005. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
2005.
