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Women Warned Against Heart Disease
Women warned vs cardiovascular diseases
MANILA, Philippines – Men are more prone to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) all throughout their lives. Women, on the other hand, are less likely to acquire CVDs during their reproductive years because they are protected by estrogen hormones. Women should not be complacent, though.
“For a long time, CVD was considered a man’s disease,” said Dr. Annette Borromeo, past president of the Philippine Heart Association (PHA). “Due to myths and the prevalence of women who put their well-being the least of their worries, the status of women heart health has deteriorated.”
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