Many women are surprised to find out that cardiovascular disease - not cancer - is their leading cause of death. In fact, cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than the next seven leading causes of death combined.

Did you know?

• Nearly twice as many women die of cardiovascular disease than all forms of cancer.
• Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women.
• Studies show that women are twice as likely to have their symptoms attributed to non-cardiac causes.
• Women are almost 50% more likely than men to die from their heart attacks.

The good news is that you can substantially reduce many of your risk factors for heart disease and stroke with a few simple lifestyle changes. Find out the questions to ask your doctor and view our heart health classes and events.

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