February is American Heart Month, focusing on heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., especially among women, particularly Black women.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease claims one in three women’s lives in the U.S., surpassing all cancer deaths combined.
Black women face higher rates of cardiovascular disease, coronary disease, and stroke deaths compared to White women, with nearly 60% more likely to have high blood pressure.
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