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Jacquie Gahagan, Full Professor and Associate Vice-President, Research, Mount Saint Vincent University

Dying to be seen: Why women's risk for heart disease and stroke is still higher than men's in Canada

Women continue to experience disparities in treatment and prevention of heart disease in comparison with other Canadians. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Heart disease affects 2.6 million Canadians, and is the second-leading cause of death in Canada. Women continue to be at higher risk than men.

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