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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Sarah Young

World Heart Day: Are the symptoms of coronary heart disease different for men and women?

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Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions.

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