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cardiovascular health in women  

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  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the term used to describe all conditions of the heart and circulatory system and includes heart attack, stroke, and diseases of the blood vessels. The most common form of CVD is coronary heart disease (CHD). [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Cardiovascular Health in Women]

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