This publication recognizes the importance of women's health, and more specifically, the role of culture, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic background, geographic location, and other social and economic factors in contributing to health status. After a section that highlights important issues, section 1, "Factors Affecting the Health of Women of Color," discusses "Ethnic and Racial Heritage,""Native Americans,""Hispanics,""Black Americans,""Asian Americans,""Adolescent Females of Color," and "Elderly Women of Color." Section 2, "Health Assessment of Women of Color," focuses on "Life Expectancy,""Self-Reported Health Ratings,""Major Causes of Death,""Other Causes of Death,""Behavior and Lifestyles,""Preventive Health Care Services,""Access to Health Insurance and Services," and "Morbidity and Mortality." Section 3, "Issues Related to Improving the Health of Women of Color," looks at "Data Collection Problems,""Research and Treatment Needs,""Facilities to Serve People of Color," and "The Need for Minority Physicians and Providers." (Each section contains references.) (SM)