Utah Women's Health Review
Induction of labor is a valuable obstetric procedure when indicated by a medical or clinical condition. However, strong debate surrounds the issue of non-medical inductions that are conducted for convenience, and whether or not the benefits outweigh the risks …
Preterm birth is the major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Recent studies have suggested that there may be an association between periodontal disease and delivery of preterm and or low birth weight infants. This paper summarizes the results of a pilot study conducted to evaluate the relationship between periodontal disease and preterm low birth weight …
Compiled by Lois Bloebaum, BSN, MPA Background Maternal mortality is an important health indicator reflecting a nation’s health status. Though maternal mortality has decreased by 99% since the 1900s, maternal deaths currently remain significant events. Maternal deaths in Utah are classified as either pregnancy-associated (PA) or pregnancy-related (PR). A pregnancy-associated death is the death of …
Women without health insurance are less likely than those with coverage to receive preventive healthcare services at appropriate ages. Receipt of preventive healthcare services such as prenatal care, mammograms and PAP screenings are correlated with improved outcomes and decreased morbidity and mortality …
Background Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., with almost 21 million Americans (7.0% of the U.S. population) having diabetes. While there is little gender difference in the prevalence of diabetes among the U.S. adult population (10.5% for males and 8.8% for females), there are important reasons to place a women’s health emphasis on …
