Study: Nearly 6 in 10 women projected to have cardiovascular disease by 2050
An American Heart Association study published Feb. 25 found that 6 in 10 U.S. women are projected to develop a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050. The report found a growing prevalence of heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and stroke and projected increases of conditions leading to cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. Additionally, the study found that nearly 32% of girls age 2-19 may be obese by 2050.
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