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      You can prevent heart disease. Yes, YOU!
        
            The TRUTH is heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. About 1 in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease and 75% of women have one or more risk factors. If you are in your 40s, 30s, even 20s, YOU can be at risk for heart disease.
      
                          Last updated April 11, 2024
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