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Menopause is the physiologic, psychological, and social transition from reproductive years to nonreproductive years. The interest and attention directed to the perimenopausal and postmenopausal years is increasing as life expectancy expands. At the turn of the last century, in 1900, the life expectancy of women in industrialized countries averaged just over 50 years. At the turn of this century, the expectancy will average about 80 years. Thus, in 1900, menopause heralded for many women an approaching end to life, but today it announces for women the start of a period of life that will comprise about one-third of their expected life span. Health providers and medical researchers should direct efforts not only to extending these years but to improving the quality of life.
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Harlan, W.R. (1994). Menopause: Epidemiologic Aspects. In: Crosignani, P.G., Paoletti, R., Sarrel, P.M., Wenger, N.K., Meschia, M., Soma, M. (eds) Women’s Health in Menopause. Medical Science Symposia Series, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1024-2_1
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