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"A new analysis by American Heart Association researchers released last Wednesday in its journal Circulation projects that almost 60 percent of women will have some form of cardiovascular disease by 2050. That's a jump from nearly 50 percent in 2020. The significant increase, according to the scientific statement, will be led by a rise in hypertension, or high blood pressure."

"Hypertension, which can go undetected because it often has no symptoms, is a leading driver of stroke and can also trigger heart attacks. The paper estimates that rates of diabetes will increase from roughly 15 percent to 25 percent over that same time period, alongside smaller but still significant increases in coronary heart disease and stroke."

"Perhaps the most striking part of the projection is that while cardiovascular diseases will continue to be most common among older women, the rates for younger women are likely to increase significantly. The researchers found that by 2050 roughly a third of women aged 20 to 44 will have some form of cardiovascular disease, up from less than a quarter today."

American Heart Association researchers released a concerning analysis projecting significant increases in cardiovascular disease among women by 2050. The forecast indicates that nearly 60 percent of women will experience some form of cardiovascular disease, compared to approximately 50 percent in 2020. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, will lead this increase, as it often goes undetected due to lack of symptoms while driving stroke and heart attack risk. Diabetes rates are expected to rise from 15 percent to 25 percent during this period, with smaller increases in coronary heart disease and stroke. Notably, younger women aged 20 to 44 will see significant disease rate increases, with approximately one-third projected to have cardiovascular disease by 2050, compared to less than one-quarter today.

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