Women are “different in every organ system of the body, including the brain, the heart, the gut — even our skin is different from that of men in important ways.”
– Legato, Dr. Marianne, Founder of the Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine at Columbia University. Interview with ABC News on Dec. 3, 2004
abcnews.go.com

2. Does the risk of having Pre-Hypertension Blood Pressures between 120 - 139 over 80 – 89 vary between women and men?

Overall the Risk of cardiovascular disease in pre-hypertension category. It is reported as more than double the risk from cardiovascular disease. The gender breakdown is:

• 1.6 times the risk for men as compared with normal
• 2.5 times the risk for women - i.e. more dangerous for women

JNC7, page 9, New England Journal of Medicine, Volume 345:1291-1297 November 1, 2001;
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Read more at: Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure, What are High Blood Pressure and Prehypertension:  www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Blood Pressure as a common risk factor for Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes click here

A source of women’s health information on heart disease and other topics:
Heart Disease, Frequently Asked Questions
www.4woman.gov

Bottom line, women are still under-represented in clinical trials and even if women are included, often the results are not stated according to gender so that we can benefit from knowledge specifically for female bodies.

A study found: from 1997 – 2006.  They found that women were underrepresented, based on general population incidence ….  women enrolled in all trial was 27% versus 53% of all patients with CVD.

In another study: Women made up around 31% of those in coronary artery disease trials overall – up from 9% in 1970.  And women 17% of participants in trials on cholesterol lowering drugs, yet millions of women take these medications.  (women may suffer more side effects).
www.womenshealthresearch.org

Women and Men – 10 differences:
www.womenshealthresearch.org

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Do a google search on “consistent self monitoring to lose weight” for more information
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From the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute:
Your guide to lowering High Blood Pressure

From the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute:
Your Guide to lowering Blood Pressure

From FamilyDoctor.org:
High Blood Pressure: Things You Can Do to Help Lower Yours

Science Daily, April 6, 2009

A new study by NYU dental researchers has uncovered evidence that pregnant women with periodontal (gum) disease face an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they don’t smoke or drink, a finding that underscores how important it is for all expectant mothers – even those without other risk factors – to maintain good oral health.

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–  Peter F. Drucker
Post Capitalistic Society

Your goal is to gain knowledge and information about yourself and your loved ones that will make a difference in your lives over the long term.

Start with what knowledge and skills you have

Every time you drive a car you automatically observe and react to information from your dashboard and use it to your advantage – to drive safely to where you are going.

This is now automatic. It was not when you were learning.  Look at the different types of information that you use:

• How much fuel you have
• How fast you are driving
• How hot your engine is

Fancier cars provide more detailed information that you can survey to see if anything needs your attention.  You depend on the system to provide information to help you identify problems.
You are comfortable with this process.  You have the skills to handle this.
Now use those same skills to learn how to maintain and extend your body’s wellness.  And then apply those skills to helping your loved ones!
Always work with a doctor or wellness professional to learn specifically what the information means to your body.  Your body is very, very complex.  Our tools give you some basic ideas.
Just like there is a complex engine inside your car, there are complex organs and systems inside your body that your doctor can help you understand just a few of the complexities inside you.