Abstract
Women are facing several health hazards that have an adverse effect on them and their offspring. In this article, the potential health risk factors and repercussions in women are evaluated so that sustenance of well-being is maintained and appropriate strategic interventions are made at critical stages such as at childhood, adolescence and pregnancy. Weakened and restricted access to public health system for low socio-economic status women and unregulated growth of the private sector in healthcare is leading to a near-total eclipse of availability and accessibility of universal and comprehensive healthcare.
Highlights
The journey of womanhood is wonderful yet complex
Since most females are married during adolescence [1], they do not understand their needs and restrictions properly
Any effect on the genotypic and phenotypic aspects of health on a woman at any stage in life can lead to serious health complications
Summary
The journey of womanhood is wonderful yet complex. Right from being a child to a teenager and later a woman, the female body undergoes innumerable changes. The lack of understanding and knowledge of these complications by a girl leads to serious health issues, and so, in this article we intend to enlighten everyone with certain diseases, psychological problems and general concerns that are associated with the different stages in the development of the female body [2,3]. Women pose a greater risk for developing diabetes, hypertension and thyroid problems in this decade At this stage is becomes imperative to visit a gynaecologist regularly and not forego any symptoms [40,41]. Due to the advancement of menopause, a woman tends towards depression and undergoes various psychological problems These lead to serious problems such as insomnia or sleep apnea, where a person stops breathing repeatedly during the night causing awakenings, a condition which is linked to increase in risk of heart attacks and strokes. Maintenance of hygiene and having a proper diet which includes rich source of vitamins, proteins and essential minerals is a key to coping up with body’s changes [56]
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