Why Younger Women Are at Increasing Risk of Heart Issues

In recent years, an alarming trend has emerged: younger women—once considered low-risk for cardiovascular disease—are increasingly experiencing heart-related issues. Traditionally, heart disease has been viewed as a condition that affects older men, but this perception is dangerously outdated.

- Dr. Rashmi Xavier

Hopkins researchers report increasing heart attacks in women aged 35-54 due to stress, obesity, and metabolic issues, reversing decades of declining rates. A combination of modern lifestyle stressors, shifting hormonal factors, and systemic healthcare gaps is placing the cardiovascular health of younger women in jeopardy.