Leading health figures in UK blame misconception that the number one killer of women is a ‘man’s disease’Thousands of women are dying from heart disease worldwide because of the misconception that it is a “man’s disease”, doctors and scientists say.Cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the “number one killer” of women but, despite significant progress in its medical management, many were dying “unnecessarily” because they were underdiagnosed, undertreated and under-represented in clinical trials, the experts said. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/sep/24/women-dying-unnecessarily-of-heart-disease-say-experts
Author : Andrew Gregory Health editor
Publish date : 2024-09-24 22:30:10
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