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women and heart disease


Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in American women. Cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer. Heart disease is largely preventable through healthy lifestyle choices  such as a diet that includes fruit and vegetables, lean meats and fish while limiting added sugars and sodium; regular physical activity; and not smoking .


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