Alcohol As a result of drinking alcohol, women are more likely than men to have health problems such as liver damage and cancer.

Cancer In 2004, cancer was listed as the second leading cause of death among Wisconsin women.

Cardiovascular Disease Every year nearly 10,000 Wisconsin women die from heart attacks and strokes.

Domestic Abuse 26,323 incidents of domestic violence were reported to the Wisconsin Department of Justice in 2005.

Mental Illness Depression is the number one cause of disability for women.

Osteoporosis Eight million American women suffer from osteoporosis.

Tobacco Smoking is the most preventable cause of death.