Sexual Violence Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risks in Women
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- •Women exposed to sexual violence show higher rates of heart disease and stroke.
- •The increased cardiovascular risk persists even after accounting for traditional risk factors like smoking and obesity.
- •The study emphasizes the need for integrating trauma-informed care in cardiovascular health assessments.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸Healthcare systems incorporate trauma screening for cardiovascular risk assessments Women survivors of sexual violence receive earlier interventions, potentially reducing heart disease rates among this group
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