The ABC News article highlights a worrying decline in women's health for millennials and Gen Z, with these younger women facing greater risks of suicide, childbirth deaths, and murder than previous generations. Despite better access to education and higher pay, they are more vulnerable to severe health challenges, as reported by the Population Reference Bureau.

Several factors contribute to the deteriorating health of younger women. The rise of harmful social media, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, political divisions, inflation, and reproductive health restrictions are major concerns. These issues are impeding the full realization of young women's potential, despite their educational and professional achievements.

On a positive note, the report shows an increase in college education among millennial women and a decline in female incarceration rates for the first time in 50 years. However, these advancements are overshadowed by the stark increase in suicide rates and maternal mortality among younger women, underscoring the urgent need to address these critical health and safety issues.