Premature menopause and lifetime risk of coronary heart disease
JAMA Cardiology
About The Study: In this cohort study, premature menopause was associated with 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease in Black and white women. This suggests that premature onset of menopause is an important risk-enhancing factor for lifetime risk and should be routinely assessed in clinical practice to consider intensification of preventive efforts.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Priya M. Freaney, MD, email priya.freaney@northwestern.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2026.0212)
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Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Priya M. Freaney, MD, email priya.freaney@northwestern.edu.
To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/
(doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2026.0212)
Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflicts of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.
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