
The Lancet: Experts call for urgent action to reduce global burden of cardiovascular disease in women by 2030
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In the first-ever global report on cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women, researchers call for urgent action to improve care and prevention, fill knowledge gaps, and increase awareness to tackle the worldwide leading cause of death among women. The all female-led Commission report was published in The Lancet and presented during a plenary session at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session (ACC.21).
Group's worldwide health recommendations aim to improve outcomes by 2030.
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