About twice as many males die from heart disease as females, and men are more likely than women to have a worse prognosis if they survive the first serious heart attack.

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While it is true that men are generally at a higher risk of heart disease at a younger age compared to women, the overall lifetime risk is similar for both sexes. Women's heart disease risk increases and can catch up to men's after menopause. Additionally, women who have heart attacks, especially younger women, have a higher risk of mortality compared to men. The statement about prognosis varies by individual cases and does not universally apply as stated.

About Twice as Many Males Die from Heart Disease as Females