Women and heart attack

Article Abstract:

Heart disease is usually considered a male affliction, but over 500,000 women had heart disease in 1991 and 250,000 died of heart attacks. Also, women with heart disease usually receive less aggressive medical treatment. Tips for reducing the chance of heart disease are presented.

Demographic aspects, Heart diseases

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Healy at the helm

Article Abstract:

There has been a noticeable lack of national health studies dealing with diseases that affect women. However, with Bernadine P. Healy now heading the National Institutes of Health, that is changing. Healy discusses her plans and the health problems facing women.

Editorial, Officials and employees, United States. National Institutes of Health, Healy, Bernadine P.

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Healthy people

Article Abstract:

The federal report, 'Healthy People 2000,' has inspired a movement to improve the health of US citizens. Spearheading the movement is the American College of Sports and Medicine. Various health projects are discussed.

Influence, Physical fitness, American College of Sports Medicine, Healthy People 2000 (Report)

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