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The majority of people think that men are at greatest risk for death by heart disease. The truth is ... heart disease kills more women each year than any other single cause of death, including cancer.
The good news is ... 80 percent of cardiac events in women can be prevented through positive lifestyle choices, like eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and quitting smoking.
Take steps to reduce your risk:
- Understand your personal risk factors.
- Commit to living a heart-healthy lifestyle.
- Learn warning signs of heart attack that are unique to women.
And finally, make sure the women you care about know that heart disease is a woman's single greatest health threat. Knowing the truth could save their life.
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