Transitioning through Midlife:A Data Overview

of Women’s Health

Healthy Aging for Women

June 21st, 2011Susie Baldwin, MD, MPH

Office of Health Assessment & Epidemiology

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

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LA County Adult Female Population by Age Group, 2000-2050

56.9%

49.5% 47.7% 47.0%43.1% 41.7%

33.8% 31.8%28.7% 30.4%

15.6% 16.7%20.4%

26.0% 28.2% 27.9%

27.0%27.6%

0%

25%

50%

75%

2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050

18-44 45-64 65+

California Dept of Finance

In Los Angeles County, among middle aged and older women, which racial/ethnic group

is growing the fastest?

1. Latinas

2. Whites

3. Blacks/African Americans

4. Asians/Pacific Islanders

5. Native Americans

6. Multiracial/ethnic women

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In Los Angeles County, among middle aged and older women, which racial/ethnic group

is growing the fastest?

Answer:

1. Latinas

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Projected Racial/Ethnic Composition of Females 50+ Years, LA County, 2000-2050

California Department of Finance

Latina African American

Asian/Pacific Islander

White American Indian

Among women in LA County, which age group experiences the highest level of poverty?

1. Women of “reproductive age,” 18 – 44

2. “Transitional age” women, 45 - 64

3. “Senior” women, 65+

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Among women in LA County, which age group experiences the highest level of poverty?

Answer:1. Women of “reproductive age,” 18 – 44

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Percent of Adults with Household Incomes <200% FPL by Gender & Age

2009 Population and Poverty Estimates, LA County

Percent of Food Insecure Women in Households <200% FPL

9California Health Interview Survey, 2001-2009

Percent of LA County Women Currently Receiving Food Stamps, By Age Group

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* Statistically Unstable

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California Health Interview Survey, 2003 - 2009

Percent of Adults Who Are Not in the Labor Force by Gender & Age

Los Angeles County Health Survey, 2007

Percent of Adults Who Are Married/Living with a Partner by Gender & Age

California Health Interview Survey, 2009

Age When Mother (now 45-64 years old) Gave Birth to First Child

Modifiable Health Indicators for Women by Age Group

Los Angeles County Health Survey, 2007

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LAC Women (18+) = 21.7%

Age Group (in Years)

Percent of LA County Adult Women Who are Obese, By Age Group

Los Angeles County Health Survey, 2007

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LAC Women (18+) = 8.9%

Age Group (in Years)

Percent of LA County Adult Women With Diagnosed Diabetes, By Age Group

Los Angeles County Health Survey, 2007

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LAC Women (18+) = 16.6%

Age Group (in Years)

Percent of LA County Adult Women With Diagnosed Depression, By Age Group

Los Angeles County Health Survey, 2007

Number of Chronic Conditions for Adult Women by Age Group

Chronic Conditions: Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Depression.

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Percent of LA County Women At Risk for Heart Disease‡ & Diagnosed with Heart Disease,

By Age Group

Age Group (in Years)

‡ Risk for heart disease is defined as having 2 or more of the following conditions: diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, minimal to no physical activity, current cigarette smoker.

At Risk Diagnosed

LAC Women (18+) = 7.7%

LAC Women (18+) = 40.0%

Health Assessment Unit

Office of Health Assessment & Epidemiology313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 127

Los Angeles, CA 90012213-240-7785

www.publichealth.lacounty.org/ha