Cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than the next six causes of death combined - nearly 500,000 women's lives a year, nearly twice as many as all forms of cancer. Cardiovascular disease is mostly preventable, so understanding these serious health threats can make a lifesaving difference.
Several factors raise your risk of heart disease. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing heart disease and having a heart attack. Lowering your risk can help prevent heart disease.