Behavioral Medicine May Address Women’s Cardiovascular Health Needs

Because it is adaptable, evidence-based, and patient-centered, researchers believe behavioral medicine creates a path forward for addressing the cardiovascular health care needs of women, according to a study published in JACC: Advances.¹

“Despite being the leading cause of death among women in the US and worldwide, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains under-recognized and undertreated among women—reflecting persistent gaps in prevention, timely diagnosis, and evidence-based care,” wrote the authors of the study. “Over half of CVD risk is attributable to modifiable behavioral and lifestyle factors.”

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