The reasons behind this statistic remain a mystery. Some say it's because, in general, men are larger, therefore they have more cells in which things can go wrong. Others say that violence causes the disparity, and indeed, homicide, suicide, and accidents are among the top 10 leading causes of death in men. Another common explanation is that women have more conditions that require visits to their physicians, which gives them better access to preventive care and early detection. The answer, of course, is probably found in a combination of many factors.

Throughout their adult years, women's medical needs continually change.
Each "season" brings new concerns and/or changes old ones.

In addition, you may find these new sections helpful.

• MCG Breast Health Services
• Gynecological Cancer Prevention Center
• MCG Sports Medicine Center
• MCG Senior Health Center