Article
Coronary heart disease risk factors in women.
European heart journal - 1 Feb 1998
Brochier M L, Arwidson P
Abstract excerpt
Despite the obvious predominance of coronary heart disease in middle-aged men, cardiovascular disease including coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular accidents is currently the major cause of death in women (54% cardiovascular mortality, 46% coronary mortality; 28% of all deaths). Before menopause, coronary heart disease is infrequent which suggests that female hormones and metabolism offer protection....
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