Why is coronary heart disease more common in men than women?

Biological, behavioral, and psychosocial contributions to the gender gap in coronary heart disease (CHD) are discussed. read more

(1) Men have higher metabolic rates than women. They have greater tissue blood-perfusion requirements as a result. This translates into higher oxidative stress and higher need for antioxidant recycling. read more

In fact, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United states. But, common knowledge among the medical community is that women are less prone to heart disease until the age of 55 years, whereas, men can suffer from heart disease at a much earlier age. read more

Although men have a greater risk of heart attack than women, more women than men die of heart disease each year, and women are more likely to die within one year of heart attack than men. This may be because women are less likely than men to receive appropriate treatment after a heart attack. read more