This issue of Men's Health features a series of articles on women's health. Women live longer than men—up to 81.8 years on average—because they are more attentive to preventive care and more health-conscious. By this age, they often suffer from poor health and live alone. Women’s struggles seem to be losing momentum, but not everything has been resolved. The relationship between women and the desire to have children remains complex. More and more women today are working, but they are also more frequently affected by unemployment. Unemployment and work have an impact on women’s health. Unemployment can limit or prevent access to certain types of care, and work can lead to illnesses or accidents. Women also face a double burden, as they are responsible for managing their households. Many women smoke, and while they seem less drawn to alcohol or drugs than men, they appear to rely more heavily on prescription medications.