Women's health / Lynn M. Zott, book editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Zott, Lynn M. (Lynn Marie), 1969-

Series:

Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)

Opposing viewpoints series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Health and hygiene.

Women.

Physical Description:

223 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Farmington Hills, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, [2015]

Summary:

"Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications. This title in the series discusses the latest issues concerning the health of women."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

ch. 1. What is the relationship between politics and women's health? The Republican Party's policies threaten women's health and personal freedom / Andrea Flynn

The Democratic Party's policies threaten women's health and personal freedom / Meghan Clyne

Both parties use divisive views on women's health issues to distract voters / Renee Parsons

Political attacks on planned parenthood are a threat to women's health / Scientific American

Planned parenthood: making a killing / Tony Perkins

Planned Parenthood's stance on abortion makes its preventive services vulnerable to political pressure / Dominic A. Carone

ch. 2. What should be the role of religion in women's health care policy? Religion has a legitimate role in decisions about women's health care policies / Michael McConnell

Religion should have no role in decisions about women's health care policies / National Women's Law Center

Contraceptive coverage protects women's health / Guttmacher Institute

Conscience protection laws preserve religious freedom and do not endanger women's health / Denise M. Burke and Anna Franzonello

The birth control coverage mandate violates religious freedom and reduces women's access to care / Jeff Fortenberry

The birth control coverage mandate does not violate religious freedom and increases women's access to care / Nitzan Weizmann

The public good is more important than religious objections to birth control coverage / Jodi Jacobson

ch. 3. What clinical concerns impact women's health? US Preventive Services Task Force Mammography Guidelines put more women at risk / Elisa Rush Port

New guidelines did not change mammography rates / Genevra Pittman

Over-the-counter birth control would pose risks / Morgan Greenwald

Birth control pills should be available over the counter and still covered by insurance / Britt Wahlin

ch. 4. What are key health issues that affect US servicewomen? The Department of Defense has made progress on providing health care for deployed servicewomen / US Government Accountability Office

Better provisions for specialized care are needed for deployed servicewomen / Women's Health Assessment Team

Servicewomen are more likely than servicemen to develop post-traumatic stress disorder / Bari Walsh

Servicewomen are not more likely than servicemen to develop post-traumatic stress disorder / Dawne Vogt et al.

Servicewomen have access to benefits and treatment for military sexual trauma / US Department of Veterans Affairs

Servicewomen are routinely denied access to benefits and treatment for military sexual trauma / Molly O'Toole

Organizations to contact.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0737766697

9780737766684

0737766689

9780737766691

OCLC:

874835546

Publisher Number:

99960369582