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the burden—causes of death in the United States Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, claiming almost a million lives annually. More women die from CVD than do men, and CVD accounts for more deaths in women than all cancers combined. Reference: American Heart Association. 1999 Heart and Stroke Statistical Update. Dallas, Texas: American Heart Association, 1998. American Heart Association 2001 Heart and Stroke Statistical Update |