Source: Fox News
Summary
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a report predicting an increase in comorbidities among American women by 2050. The report projects that over 59% of women will have high blood pressure, up from less than 49% currently, and over 25% will have diabetes, compared to about 15% today. Additionally, over 61% of women will have obesity, compared to 44% currently. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease and stroke is expected to rise to 14.4% from 10.7%. However, unhealthy cholesterol prevalence is expected to drop to about 22% from more than 42% today.
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The advice sounds familiar.
The AHA’s report highlights the importance of lifestyle changes in preventing heart disease, with Dr. Elizabeth Klodas emphasizing the need for improvements to diet and regular exercise. The report’s findings are a wake-up call for women to take control of their health, with Klodas noting that heart disease is almost entirely preventable. The earlier changes are made, the better. Even small improvements in dietary intake can have a significant impact on health, and making healthier choices can yield medication-level cholesterol reductions in just a month. The report’s projections are a reminder that women have power over their health destinies, and it’s never too early to start making changes.
Heart disease starts early, progresses stealthily, and can present out of the blue in devastating ways.
Author: Evan Null
