Two Major Studies Target Heart Disease Among Women

Three major medical studies released within the last 10 days demonstrate that while Americans have created the most technology-intensive health care system in existence, "old" diseases are still creating "new" problems. Two of these studies are, to an extent, interrelated in that both report on the prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD, the type of heart disease that is usually due to blockages in the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart muscle). The third study indicates that the incidence of autism and "autism-spectrum" disorders may be increasing and that up to 1.5% (15 put 0f 100) of children entering school for the first time may be affected by these conditions. Each of these reports will be discussed on Associated Content beginning with this article, which reviews the report concerning the overall occurrence of heart disease on a state-by-state basis. The report concerning the newest evidenced-based guidelines for the prevention of heart disease in women will be presented in the second portion of this article.

Terms and Abbreviations Used

Angina: angina pectoris, the specific type of chest pain that is known to be associated with CHD and CVD.
CHD: Coronary Heart Disease, a medical condition that is related to the development of blockages inside the arteries that carry oxygen to the heart muscle. CHD may produce symptoms such as angina pectoris ("angina").
CVA: Cerebro-vascular Accident, a "stroke."
CVD: Cardio-Vascular Disease, medical conditions that involve the heart and/or blood vessels, including CHD, peripheral arterial disease, and CVA ("stroke").
MI: Myocardial Infarction, "heart attack."

I. The Prevalence of Heart Disease, United States, 20051

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