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Women and Heart Disease
Women and Heart Disease
It isn't just a man's disease. Heart disease, which causes heart attack, is the single leading cause of death among American women. Nearly twice as many women in the United States die of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular disease as all forms of cancer, including breast cancer.
Knowledge is power, and knowing your risks for heart disease is the first step toward a healthier you. Click through the links on the right to understand heart disease, learn how it affects women differently and learn factors that increase risk for heart disease.