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n (62 percent), more so than African-American (38 percent) and Hispanic women (42 percent), made this link. "This is a significant finding because racial and ethnic minorities are known to have a greater likelihood of diabetes and death from heart disease," explained Mosca. "We need to ensure that all women are aware of what their risk factors levels are, what they should be, and how best to achieve the American Heart Association goals for women."


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Contact: Darcy Spitz
darcy.spitz@heart.org
212-878-5940
American Heart Association
1-Feb-2005


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