Millennial, Gen Z Women Fare Worse Than Women of Previous Generations: Study

Published on December 5, 2023

Contrary to the aims of the movement for female empowerment, a new report shows that young women aged 25 to 34 face more health threats than previous generations. The study compared health and equity issues for women of different generations at ages 25 to 34. According to the report conducted by the Population Reference Bureau (PRB), a nonprofit research organization, progress has halted, with Generation X (Gen X) and Millennial women’s physical health and safety declining in recent years. According to PRB, Gen X individuals include those born between 1965 and 1980. Those born between 1981 and 1999 are considered Millennials, though the years vary slightly depending on the source....