Poor Women Dying of Heart Failure Increasing

Poor Women Dying of Heart Failure Increasing

New York - A study discovered that women who came from poor families are more likely to die of heart failure despite taking proper health measures and well-being considered.  The new study also showed that women who did not finish their high school studies are more likely to die of heart failure and at more risk compared to those who finished a higher education.

Dr. Harlan Krumholz, Yale School of Medicine cardiologist, said the new study is a double insult to poor women. They have to deal with their present social circumstances and then become sick in the future. We have to do preventive measures in order to help women from experiencing these things, he added.

The study involved 26,000 post menopausal and healthy women across the United States.  Each of the women was surveyed on lifestyle and health habits as well as their educational attainment and household income. For every 6 months for a total period of 8 years, the team of researchers studied the medical records of each women involved in the research.

Overall, 663 cases were recorded with heart failure as reported Monday. The study concluded that every year for every 10,000 women, an average of 57 women with less than $20,000/year household income will be hospitalized due to heart failure.

Posted by George Daniels on Tuesday September 20 2011, 5:41 AM EST. Ref: Reuters. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Health. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0