Cardiovascular disease is NOT just a man’s disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in women over age 25 in the United States, regardless of race or ethnicity. Once a woman reaches the age of 50, (about the age of natural menopause) the risk for heart disease increases. In young women who have undergone early or surgical menopause, the risk for heart disease is also higher, especially when combined with other risk factors such as:
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