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Published: February 25, 2026
6 in 10 U.S. women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050
The threat of heart disease and stroke is growing substantially among women and girls as rates climb for health factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement
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