American Heart Association warns 60% of US women will have cardiovascular disease by 2050
New American Heart Association projections published in Circulation estimate nearly 60% of U.S. women will have cardiovascular disease by 2050. Rising high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes are cited as key drivers, with larger increases among Hispanic, Asian and Black women.
Why it mattersThe AHA's Circulation report projecting rising CVD by 2050 forecasts at least $200 billion more annual healthcare spending.
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