Rising Heart Disease Among Young Indian Women: Experts Warn Of Increased Risks Linked To PCOS, Obesity, And Air Pollution
Health experts caution that while men are generally more prone to heart disease, an alarming rise in heart issues is now being observed among young and premenopausal women in India, driven by factors such as PCOS, obesity, and air pollution.
Sep 29, 2024, 16:39 PM IST
Risk of heart disease increases as women move through menopause: Study
The study focused on how arterial stiffness changes as women transition through menopause. Arterial stiffness refers to the elasticity of arteries and is measured by looking at how fast blood flows through arteries. Stiffer arteries can lead to dysfunction in how well the heart pumps and moves blood, and damage to the heart, kidneys and other organs.
Feb 03, 2020, 23:15 PM IST
Beware! Night shifts can increase women's heart disease risk
The study showed that women who work more than 10 years of rotating night shifts have a 15 to 18 percent increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.
Apr 27, 2016, 08:30 AM IST
World Heart Day: Make healthy heart choices, WHO asks women
Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: On the occasion of World Heart Day, WHO is asking women around the globe to make healthy heart choices.
Sep 28, 2015, 21:19 PM IST
