Public policy and older women's health.
This article provides an overview of the aging of our population and its implications for women and the nursing profession in general. A brief history of women's role in the legislative and policy arena is provided along with a brief synopsis of legislative initiatives introduced in the 105th and 106th Congress and suggestions for nursing intervention.
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American Nurses Association, Washington, D.C., USA.
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