GITNUXREPORT 2026

Women Health Statistics

From mental health that hits 1 in 5 women each year to obesity affecting about 19% of women, this page puts the most urgent women’s health risks side by side with what is still driving gaps in care and outcomes. It also tracks the momentum behind better prevention and treatment, from hypertension and diabetes to pregnancy mortality trends and the markets growing for women-specific therapies.

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1 in 5 women in the United States experience a mental health condition each year, including anxiety and depression

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Nearly 1 in 5 women (about 19%) in the United States have an adult BMI of 30+ (obesity)

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In 2022, the U.S. pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births

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In 2023, 21.6% of U.S. women aged 18+ had hypertension

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In 2022, 6.8% of U.S. women aged 20+ had diabetes

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In 2021, 11.1% of U.S. women aged 18+ were current smokers

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In 2022, 12.1% of U.S. women aged 18+ reported binge drinking in the past month

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In the U.S., women account for about 60% of people with Alzheimer’s disease

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Between 2013 and 2022, the U.S. maternal mortality rate increased from 17.7 to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births

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In the U.S., 1 in 4 pregnancies are unintended (about 23%)

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In 2023, the 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer diagnosed at a localized stage in the U.S. was 99%

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In 2020, lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with incidence and death rates for women documented in SEER

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In the U.S., the 5-year relative survival rate for ovarian cancer was 49% for the period 2015–2021

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In the U.S., endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women

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In 2022, 48.1% of U.S. women had an office-based visit to a healthcare provider

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In 2022, 77.6% of U.S. women aged 15–44 used contraception

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In 2023, 87.0% of U.S. women aged 12–17 who received one dose of HPV vaccine completed the series

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In the U.S., 33.6% of women aged 18–44 have received a COVID-19 booster as of 2023

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In 2021–2022, 30.9% of U.S. women reported receiving a mental health treatment in the past year

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In 2022, 71.6% of U.S. women aged 18–64 had a preventive care visit

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The global market for women’s health therapeutics was valued at about $25.4 billion in 2023

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The U.S. women’s health market is projected to reach $44.6 billion by 2032, growing from about $28.4 billion in 2023

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The global vaginal health products market was valued at $5.6 billion in 2023

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The global menopause therapeutics market was $18.9 billion in 2023

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The global maternal healthcare services market is forecast to reach $235.7 billion by 2032

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The global HPV vaccine market was $14.9 billion in 2023

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The global breast cancer therapeutics market was valued at $30.5 billion in 2023

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The global endometriosis therapeutics market is projected to grow from $4.4 billion in 2024 to $9.2 billion by 2032

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The global contraceptives market size was $25.0 billion in 2023

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The global obstetrics and gynecology devices market was $36.5 billion in 2023

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The U.S. cervical cancer screening test market was $2.4 billion in 2022

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In 2022, the direct cost of healthcare in the U.S. for mental health conditions was about $282.0 billion

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The U.S. cost of opioid misuse among women was estimated at $18 billion in 2017 (direct and indirect)

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In 2020, the cost of obesity in the U.S. was estimated at $1.72 trillion

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In 2023, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was $14.9 billion (spending on security controls to protect patient data, including women’s health records)

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In 2023, the global digital health market was valued at $254.0 billion

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In 2022, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored health insurance in the U.S. was $23,968 for family coverage

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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One in five women in the United States experience a mental health condition each year, but the same gap shows up across physical health too. In 2023, 21.6% of U.S. women ages 18+ had hypertension, yet many still miss the preventive touchpoints that could change outcomes, like the 48.1% who made an office-based visit. From obesity and diabetes to pregnancy mortality and cancer survival, the dataset paints a more complicated picture of women’s health than most headlines suggest.

Key Takeaways

1 in 5 women in the United States experience a mental health condition each year, including anxiety and depression
Nearly 1 in 5 women (about 19%) in the United States have an adult BMI of 30+ (obesity)
In 2022, the U.S. pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births
In the U.S., women account for about 60% of people with Alzheimer’s disease
Between 2013 and 2022, the U.S. maternal mortality rate increased from 17.7 to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births
In the U.S., 1 in 4 pregnancies are unintended (about 23%)
In 2022, 48.1% of U.S. women had an office-based visit to a healthcare provider
In 2022, 77.6% of U.S. women aged 15–44 used contraception
In 2023, 87.0% of U.S. women aged 12–17 who received one dose of HPV vaccine completed the series
The global market for women’s health therapeutics was valued at about $25.4 billion in 2023
The U.S. women’s health market is projected to reach $44.6 billion by 2032, growing from about $28.4 billion in 2023
The global vaginal health products market was valued at $5.6 billion in 2023
In 2022, the direct cost of healthcare in the U.S. for mental health conditions was about $282.0 billion
The U.S. cost of opioid misuse among women was estimated at $18 billion in 2017 (direct and indirect)
In 2020, the cost of obesity in the U.S. was estimated at $1.72 trillion

From mental health to obesity and maternal mortality, U.S. women face major health burdens that demand better prevention and care.

Population & Prevalence

11 in 5 women in the United States experience a mental health condition each year, including anxiety and depression[1]

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2Nearly 1 in 5 women (about 19%) in the United States have an adult BMI of 30+ (obesity)[2]

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3In 2022, the U.S. pregnancy-related mortality ratio was 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births[3]

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4In 2023, 21.6% of U.S. women aged 18+ had hypertension[4]

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5In 2022, 6.8% of U.S. women aged 20+ had diabetes[5]

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6In 2021, 11.1% of U.S. women aged 18+ were current smokers[6]

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7In 2022, 12.1% of U.S. women aged 18+ reported binge drinking in the past month[7]

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Population & Prevalence Interpretation

In the Population and Prevalence picture for U.S. women, nearly 1 in 5 experience a mental health condition each year while around 21.6% have hypertension and 19% have obesity, showing that multiple major conditions are widespread at the population level.

Disease Outcomes & Risk

1In the U.S., women account for about 60% of people with Alzheimer’s disease[8]

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2Between 2013 and 2022, the U.S. maternal mortality rate increased from 17.7 to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births[9]

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3In the U.S., 1 in 4 pregnancies are unintended (about 23%)[10]

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4In 2023, the 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer diagnosed at a localized stage in the U.S. was 99%[11]

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5In 2020, lung cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with incidence and death rates for women documented in SEER[12]

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6In the U.S., the 5-year relative survival rate for ovarian cancer was 49% for the period 2015–2021[13]

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7In the U.S., endometriosis affects an estimated 10% of reproductive-age women[14]

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Disease Outcomes & Risk Interpretation

Across the U.S., disease risks and outcomes for women remain sharply disproportionate, with Alzheimer’s affecting women at about a 60% share, maternal mortality rising from 17.7 to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births from 2013 to 2022, and survival dropping to 49% for ovarian cancer while breast cancer at a localized stage reaches 99%, all underscoring why Disease Outcomes and Risk is a critical health lens.

Service Utilization

1In 2022, 48.1% of U.S. women had an office-based visit to a healthcare provider[15]

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2In 2022, 77.6% of U.S. women aged 15–44 used contraception[16]

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3In 2023, 87.0% of U.S. women aged 12–17 who received one dose of HPV vaccine completed the series[17]

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4In the U.S., 33.6% of women aged 18–44 have received a COVID-19 booster as of 2023[18]

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5In 2021–2022, 30.9% of U.S. women reported receiving a mental health treatment in the past year[19]

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6In 2022, 71.6% of U.S. women aged 18–64 had a preventive care visit[20]

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Service Utilization Interpretation

In the Service Utilization category, women show high engagement with care overall, such as 71.6% having a preventive visit in 2022 and 48.1% having an office-based provider visit, but coverage still varies across needs with only 30.9% reporting mental health treatment in the past year.

Market Size

1The global market for women’s health therapeutics was valued at about $25.4 billion in 2023[21]

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2The U.S. women’s health market is projected to reach $44.6 billion by 2032, growing from about $28.4 billion in 2023[22]

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3The global vaginal health products market was valued at $5.6 billion in 2023[23]

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4The global menopause therapeutics market was $18.9 billion in 2023[24]

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5The global maternal healthcare services market is forecast to reach $235.7 billion by 2032[25]

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6The global HPV vaccine market was $14.9 billion in 2023[26]

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7The global breast cancer therapeutics market was valued at $30.5 billion in 2023[27]

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8The global endometriosis therapeutics market is projected to grow from $4.4 billion in 2024 to $9.2 billion by 2032[28]

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9The global contraceptives market size was $25.0 billion in 2023[29]

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10The global obstetrics and gynecology devices market was $36.5 billion in 2023[30]

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11The U.S. cervical cancer screening test market was $2.4 billion in 2022[31]

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Market Size Interpretation

Market size for women’s health is expanding rapidly, with the U.S. women’s health market forecast to rise from about $28.4 billion in 2023 to $44.6 billion by 2032, reflecting strong and sustained growth across major therapeutic and care segments.

Cost & Economics

1In 2022, the direct cost of healthcare in the U.S. for mental health conditions was about $282.0 billion[32]

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2The U.S. cost of opioid misuse among women was estimated at $18 billion in 2017 (direct and indirect)[33]

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3In 2020, the cost of obesity in the U.S. was estimated at $1.72 trillion[34]

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4In 2023, the global healthcare cybersecurity market was $14.9 billion (spending on security controls to protect patient data, including women’s health records)[35]

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5In 2023, the global digital health market was valued at $254.0 billion[36]

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6In 2022, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored health insurance in the U.S. was $23,968 for family coverage[37]

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Cost & Economics Interpretation

Cost pressures are mounting across Women’s Health, with the U.S. spending $282.0 billion on mental health in 2022 alongside obesity at $1.72 trillion in 2020 and rising insurance premiums up to $23,968 a year for family coverage in 2022.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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samhsa.gov

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alz.org

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guttmacher.org

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16guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/contraceptive-use-united-states

seer.cancer.gov

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globenewswire.com

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