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- Issues About Knowledge and Risk of Heart Disease in WomenCanadian Journal of CardiologyVol. 30Issue 11
- PreviewSir, the recent report on “Perceived vs Actual Knowledge and Risk of Heart Disease in Women” is very interesting.1 McDonnell et al. concluded that “most women lack knowledge of heart disease symptoms and risk factors, and significant proportions are unaware of their own risk status.” The global challenges affecting women's knowledge of heart disease and risk management constitute a very interesting issue for further discussion. According to the most basic conception of public health, knowledge is the essential requirement for the proper formulation of health-related attitudes and behaviors.
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