Editorial: Why the Numbers of Journals Caring about Women’s Health are Increasing?

Historically women’s health has been a neglected issue. only until very recently most of health researchers and health experts were males. as a result, the health issues were traditionally approached according to the perspectives of males who believe that the physiologic, emotional, mental and even spiritual aspects of women’s life are specific to them. in this context, specific women’s problems were supposed to be restricted to obstetric and gynecologic diseases. however, it is well documented that women are at greater risk for several mental illnesses such as depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. moreover, about 35% of women have at least one non-communicable disease such as cardiovascular disorder, metabolic syndrome and so on that requires ongoing treatment.