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Heart Disease: Top Killer of Indian Women in 2024

9/30/2025

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  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in India.
  • In 2024, over 44 million Indian women faced obesity; cardiovascular disease accounts for over 40% of female mortality.
  • A study found 78.2% of women had central obesity, a major risk factor. Women also experience heart attacks earlier and with fatigue or nausea.