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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women

This document summarizes evidence-based guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention in women. It notes that while the overall death rate from cardiovascular disease has declined in the US, the rate of decline has been less for women than men and less for African American women than white women. It also states that due to an aging population, the actual number of deaths from cardiovascular disease among women is increasing. The document emphasizes the need for increased awareness of cardiovascular disease as a major public health issue for older women.

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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women

This document summarizes evidence-based guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention in women. It notes that while the overall death rate from cardiovascular disease has declined in the US, the rate of decline has been less for women than men and less for African American women than white women. It also states that due to an aging population, the actual number of deaths from cardiovascular disease among women is increasing. The document emphasizes the need for increased awareness of cardiovascular disease as a major public health issue for older women.

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Evidence-based guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention in women 1

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Volume 43, Issue 5, Pages 900-921
L. Mosca, L. Appel, E. Benjamin, K. Berra, N. Chandra-Strobos, R. Fabunmi, D. Grady, C.
Haan, S. Hayes, D. Judelson

Despite an overall reduction in the death rate due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the United
States over the last several decades, the rate of decline is less for women than men and less for
African-American women than white women.1 Due to an aging population, the absolute number
of deaths due to CVD in women is actually increasing (Fig 1 ).2 In the year 2000 nearly 50
million American women will be older than 50 years. Because the risk of CVD increases with
age, there is a need for an increased awareness of the importance of CVD as a major public health
issue for older women. (Circulation. 1997;96:2468-2482.)

Cardiovascular Disease in Women A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American
Heart Association

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