Which of the following statements about women and heart disease is/are true?

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Option A is not entirely true. Although breast cancer is a prevalent disease among women, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

Option B is correct. Typically, women develop heart disease about ten years later than men because of their protective hormone estrogen produced during childbearing years.

Option C is incorrect because studies have shown that women diagnosed with heart disease have worse prognoses than men. Women with heart disease are also less likely to receive proper treatment than men.

Which of the Following Statements About Women and Heart Disease