Association of education and race/ethnicity with physical activity in insured urban women.

Background: Physical inactivity is a growing problem facing American women. As little as 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (PA) weekly can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. We developed a survey to determine levels and predictors of PA in a diverse population of urban women with access to healthcare.

Reflections on a decade of experience in implementing a Center for Women's Health at an Academic Medical Center.

On the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a Center for Women's Health (CWH) program, the opportunity to share the successes and limitations in developing a centralized approach to women's healthcare is provided. The development of the CWH at the Columbia University Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital was prompted by concerns that the health status for women is worse than for men in terms of disability, morbidity, and chronic illness. Moreover, women move through cycles of health and illness differently from men, and gender inequalities in research design and implementation and underrepresentation of women in clinical studies contributed to knowledge gaps concerning women's health, possibly leading to suboptimal care.