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  • Assessment of strategies for risk factor identification and reduction.

    • Main Results:

    • Growing recognition of heart disease as a leading cause of death in American women.
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    • Development of new approaches to help women understand and reduce their personal risk factors.

    Conclusions:

    • The perception of heart disease as a minor threat to women is diminishing.
    • Enhanced medical attention is crucial for improving cardiovascular outcomes in women.
    • Empowering women to recognize and manage risk factors is key to reducing heart disease mortality.