Cardiovascular disease has different risk factors for men and women. An increasing number of scientific studies are specifically analyzing the influence of reproductive factors and women's obstetrical history. While the latter (hypertensive disorders, preeclampsia, repeated miscarriages, etc.) [...]
Repeated measurement of blood pressure should be routine at every consultation. Ambulatory measurements, outside the doctor's office, should be encouraged, as nocturnal blood pressure screening is particularly cost-effective in the prevention of cardiovascular disease in women. Self-measurement [...]
The WHO estimates that noise from road traffic increases the risk of coronary heart disease by 8% every 10 dB, from 50 dB upwards. According to Prof. Bernard Pierre, continuous or regular exposure to excessive noise can lead to stress in some people, which increases heart rate and can lead to [...]