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Hypertensive Heart Disease Deaths Surge Among Young U.S. Women

3/21/2026

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A study finds rising hypertensive heart disease deaths among U.S. women aged 25-44, with mortality up from 1.1 to 4.8 per 100,000 (1999–2023) and over 29,000 deaths.
Experts attribute the spike to delayed diagnoses and insufficient focus on cardiovascular risks for younger women.
The study calls for improved screening and prevention, noting lower rates of blood pressure medications for women than men.

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A study finds rising hypertensive heart disease deaths among U.S. women aged 25-44, with mortality up from 1.1 to 4.8 per 100,000 (1999–2023) and over 29,000 deaths.
Experts attribute the spike to delayed diagnoses and insufficient focus on cardiovascular risks for younger women.
The study calls for improved screening and prevention, noting lower rates of blood pressure medications for women than men.