Heart Disease and Women
Although many women may see cancer as their most serious health threat, heart disease is the bigger killer. Researchers at New York University School of Medicine reported in 2004 that heart disease is the leading cause of death in U.S. women over age 45. Each year, 500,000 women die of heart disease. That figure is higher than the deaths for all cancers combined.
Publication Source:
New York University School of Medicine
Online Source:
New York University School of Medicine
http://www.med.nyu.edu/
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer:
Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Date Last Reviewed:
3/17/2005
Date Last Modified:
3/17/2005