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MGN FORT MYERS, Fla. — A new study outlines the difficulties women face living in Southwest Florida. Statistics from The Institute for Women’s Policy Research shows women trailing men in business ownership and significant numbers of women living in poverty across the region. Below is the percentage of women living below the poverty line, according to the study: Charlotte County: 12.5 percent Collier County: 12.7 percent Glades County: 20 percent Hendry County: 23.5 percent Lee County: 14.7 percent Below is the percentage of women ages 18 through 64 who are covered by health insurance: Charlotte County: 75.1 percent Collier County: 69.6 percent Glades County: 60.7 percent Hendry County: 61.4 percent Lee County: 73.1 percent Below is the percentage of businesses owned by women, according to the study. Charlotte County: 29.4 percent Collier County: 33.6 percent Glades County: N/A Hendry County: 43.2 percent Lee County: 34.4 percent Below is the percentage of people who are more than 25 years old and have at least a bachelor’s degree: Charlotte County: N/A Collier County: Females 19.3 percent; Males 22.6 percent Glades County: Females 11.7 percent; Males 9.2 percent Hendry County: Females 12.5 percent; Males 8.8 percent Lee County: Females 24 percent; Males 26.8 percent