Heart HealthWhy is Heart Disease Overlooked in Women?
Did you know heart disease kills a woman nearly every minute in the U.S.?
If heart disease is responsible for so many female deaths why is it still being overlooked not only by women themselves, but by their physicians as well? Heart disease is not only the number one killer of men, but it’s also the number one killer of women.
Here are a few scary statistics:
- 64% of women who die from heart disease have no previous symptoms
- 1 in 2.6 deaths in women is due to heart disease versus 1 in 30 from breast cancer
- Heart disease kills about half a million women every year
Don’t underestimate your risk for heart disease and the importance of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. The foods you eat and your level of physical activity both play a role in your heart health.
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All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD
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