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Cholesterol and Heart Information for Women


The WPC has developed the following information on dietary fat intake and heart disease in women for physicians to share with their patients.



Each day women are beseiged with medical information and alerts regarding recent studies related to women and heart disease. This leaves many women worried as to which direction to turn, especially when news reports seem to conflict with recommendations or warnings that were previously followed.

It is worthwhile for physicians to talk with their patients about heart disease, especially coronary disease, including heart attack and angina, and how it impacts women. Here is some information to get you started:

What You Need to Know About Heart Disease

What You Need to Know About Fats


Last updated: Feb 29, 2008
Content provided by: Women Physicians Congress


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