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Alarm: 60% of U.S. Women Face Heart Disease by 2050

2/25/2026

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  • A report from the American Heart Association projects that about 60% of U.S. women will develop cardiovascular disease by 2050, underscoring the need for prevention.
  • Over 62 million women live with CVD.
  • Costs total at least $200 billion annually.
  • The report projects one-third of girls aged 2–19 will be obese by 2050.
  • Disparities are expected to worsen, especially for women of color.