Global Surge in CVD Risks for Women with PCOS Calls for Urgent Preventive Measures
21 Feb 2024 • Women with PCOS face a 51% increased risk of CVD, revealed a recent global analysis.
- The study highlighted a global rise in PCOS-associated CVD cases, with East Asia & Pacific emerging as the most affected region.
- South Asia showed the highest increasing trend in PCOS-associated CVD age-standardized rates (ASIRs).
- The annual increase in CVD incidence due to PCOS was faster in women aged 10-54.
Efficient measures to enhance its prevention and treatment are important for regions with high PCOS-associated CVD burden, especially premature CVD in women under 55 years.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology | Read full story