Report shows substantial financial opportunity in prioritizing research, education on women’s heart health

Report shows substantial financial opportunity in prioritizing research, education on women’s heart health 
Pharmacy Times; by Alexandra Gerlach; 7/13/24 
A report published by authors from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the McKinsey Health Institute showed that addressing the gender gaps prevalent in the treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) could boost the US economy by $28 billion annually by 2040 and potentially address the 1.6 million years of life lost due to barriers to care experienced by women. The paper identifies multiple pathways to addressing the lack of representation and access to care for women with CVD... CVD is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, affecting nearly 60 million individuals, and it makes up over a third of the health gap between men and women.