IHD - Risk reduction in women

Question 1

The incidence of clinical IHD in premenopausal women

Answer 1

Very low

• Note:*
• However, after menopause, the atherogenic risk factors increase (e.g., increased LDL, reduced HDL) and the rate of clinical coronary events accelerates to the levels observed in men

Question 2

T/F. Women have not given up cigarette smoking as effectively as have men

Answer 2

True