How common is heart disease among women?

Dr. Daniel R. Spogen, MD on behalf of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Family Practitioner

Heart diseased among U.S. women is extremely common. It is estimated that nearly 45 million women in the U.S. have heart disease and that 90 percent of U.S. women have at least one, if not more, risk factors for heart disease and one in three U.S. female deaths are related to heart disease or stroke.

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Heart Disease

Heart disease is the number one killer of adults in the United States. In fact, one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. Taking care of your heart is essential for a long life. You can treat your ticker right by eating healthy, staying active and managing your stress.

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