Understanding the Burden of Heart Disease and Depression in Young Women

Recent data suggests that women under age 50 with depression are nearly 2x more likely to develop cardiovascular risk factors than any other group.

A multilevel approach early in women’s lives is essential to reducing the burden of heart disease and depression across the lifespan.

This fact sheet explores the connection between depression and heart disease in women, with a focus on young women populations.

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Read more about depression and heart health on the blog: Now and Later: Understanding the Burden of Heart Disease and Depression in Young Women.

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