A Woman's Journey: Surprising Tips to Reduce Heart Disease
Medicine & Public Health
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The American Heart Association says cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the CDC reports that over 60 million women (44%) in the United States are living with some form of heart disease.2 Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and can affect women at any age. In 2021, it was responsible for the deaths of 310,661 women—or about 1 in every 5 female deaths.1 Research has shown that only about half (56%) of US women recognize that heart disease is their number 1 killer.
National chair Kelly Ripen speaks with cardiologist Dr. Sabra Lewsey outlines the role of genetics and our environment in heart disease and shares surprising tips to reduce heart disease.
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