Childless women at greater risk of poor health, study finds

Oz Research of Note (in progress)

Childless women may experience poorer health and wellbeing than the general Australian female population, according to a Victorian study. Health researchers examined the physical and mental health and wellbeing of 50 childless women during the latter part of their reproductive years.

The results indicate that while childless women may experience better physical functioning when compared to the Australian female adult population, they may also experience poorer general health, vitality, social functioning and mental health.

Dr Melissa Graham, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University

BioMed Central

http://www.deakin.edu.au/news/2011/25112011childlesswomen.php