Women’s Heart Disease Crisis: Underdiagnosed and Undertreated

Experts reveal that systemic sexism in healthcare leads to higher death rates among women with heart disease, urging immediate action and research funding.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women globally, yet it is often misperceived as a 'man's disease'.
A $10 million international fund has been launched to research cardiovascular disease in women, aiming to address this critical health disparity.
Women are frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated for heart disease, leading to preventable deaths and poorer health outcomes.
The British Cardiovascular Society has issued a consensus statement calling for increased awareness, better diagnostic practices, and inclusion of women in clinical trials.
Cultural, societal, and financial issues, along with biological differences, amplify women's risks and complicate their treatment for heart disease.