http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db24.pdf

Reports that the U.S. late preterm birth rate rose 20% from 1990 to 2006. Examines the phenomenon of late term births, characteristics of mothers and infants, and health consequences. From the National Center for Health Statistics.

http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspsbrca.htm

Newly revised federal recommendations which recommend against routine screening mammography for women aged 40 to 49 years and biennial screening for women aged 50 to 74 years. Includes summary of recommendations and links to more information. From the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/ashe1109.pdf

Presents statistics on hourly, weekly, and annual earnings, and on gender pay differences in Great Britain. Also covers earnings by public vs private sector, by region, and by occupation. From the Office for National Statistics.

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/221/221AdFemTx2k9.htm

Reports that marijuana and alcohol accounted for 80% of adolescent female admissions but that female admissions comprised less than one third of substance abuse treatment admissions for youth aged 12-17. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/understanding-breast-changes/PDF

Information on which changes are normal and which are abnormal and require medical followup. From the National Cancer Institute.

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/106xx/doc10632/10-06-LaborForce.pdf

Anticipates slower growth in the future labor market because of declining fertility, the leveling off of female participation in the labor force, and the aging/retirement of large numbers of baby boomers. This background paper focuses on what could happen in one area: the rate of return paid on assets such as stocks and bonds. From the Congressional Budget Office.

http://www.bls.gov/cps/wlf-databook-2009.pdf

Presents historical and current labor force and earnings data for women and men from the Current Population Survey. Documents the rise of female participation in the labor force, educational attainment, and earnings. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/105xx/doc10527/10-02-Workers.pdf

Documents changes in the annual earnings of workers ages 25 to 54 between 1979 and 2007. Compares distribution of earnings for male and female workers, documents changes in the annual earnings of workers with very high earnings, and examines changes in earnings mobility and earnings variability. From the Congressional Budget Office.

http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/p20-561.pdf

Reports that stay-at-home mothers are younger, poorer, less educated, and more likely to be foreign-born and Hispanic. Also calls into question the belief that women are forsaking careers to return to the home. Represents the first time the Census Bureau has done an analysis of stay-at-home moms. Also reports that the number of people living alone has risen from 17% in 1970 to 27% in 2007. From the Census Bureau.

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/fvv.htm

Provides current findings on declining trend of fatal and nonfatal violent crimes committed against women. Covers characteristics of crimes and victims with a focus on intimate partner violence and stalking. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics

http://www.census.gov/prod/2009pubs/acsbr08-3.pdf

Presents statistics on the earnings of men and women by state and female earnings as a percentage of male earnings by state. From the Census Bureau.