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What is the leading cause of death for women?
The answer is heart disease. We often think of heart
disease as a man's disease. But, heart disease is also
the number one killer of American women. More women die
from heart disease than cancer, accidents, and diabetes
combined. Based on the data, a women's first heart
attack is more likely than a man's to be fatal. In part,
poorer outcomes for women are the result of being older
and having existing health problems at the time of the
first attack. But women also wait longer to seek
emergency care. Many are living alone, are concerned
about maintaining their independence and worry about
being a "bother" to others. In all likelihood, these
factors contribute to poorer health outcomes.
Gail Carlson, MPH Ph.D., Continuing Medical Education,
School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia
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