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Act before it's too late

A document that gives you all the keys to taking care of your cardiovascular health.

Act before it's too late

Cardiovascular disease is no longer the preserve of men. A disease of the environment and lifestyle, it has even become the leading cause of death in women over the last 30 years, with over 75,000 deaths a year in France.

What's even more disturbing is that these women are being affected at an ever younger age, from their forties onwards, as a result of changes in their lifestyles, which have led them to adopt the bad habits of men: smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, overweight, stress...

At the same age, women have more risk factors than men, with thinner, more fragile arteries. They are also subject to specific risk situations during the three key phases of their hormonal lives: contraception, pregnancy and menopause.

Cardiovascular disease in women must now be considered a medical and social emergency. The good news is that 8 out of 10 cardiovascular accidents can be avoided through active prevention, with regular screening for risk factors to optimize treatment.

Taking care of oneself, taking the time to consult a doctor before becoming ill, reveal an evolution in awareness of the need to preserve our health capital. Today, we need to listen more closely to our body's warning signals. It's urgent that we stop waiting when we feel new or recurring symptoms, because every minute counts in a cardiovascular emergency.

This brochure provides you with the essential keys to positive, proactive prevention of your cardiovascular health. The aim is for you, from now on, to stay in shape for as long as possible, accompanied by your doctors, midwife, pharmacist and all the professionals you consult as part of a genuine women's health programme.

Enjoy reading our newsletter, and share it with others, as you become a true "hummingbird" of preventive health care.

Download the 24-page prevention document

 
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