Heart disease remains the primary cause of death in the U.S., claiming approximately 703,000 lives in 2022. A persistent misconception is that it predominantly affects men, despite women accounting for over 45% of heart disease deaths. Risk factors include central obesity, diabetes, and lifestyle choices. Key mechanisms leading to heart disease are inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune dysfunction. Addressing foundational health can counteract these triggers and improve overall heart health, making awareness and understanding critical for both men and women.
Heart disease is often wrongly perceived as predominantly affecting men, yet over 45% of deaths from it in the U.S. are women.
The leading causes of heart disease involve inflammation, oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, central obesity, diabetes, poor diet, and chronic emotional stress.
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