Cardiovascular Disease and the Female Disadvantage

Age-standardised rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) are substantially higher in men than women. This explains why CVD has traditionally been seen as a “man’s problem„. However, CVD is the leading cause of death in women, worldwide, and is one of the most common cause...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mark Woodward
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/7/1165