When Holly Gooding, M.D., M.Sc. became an adolescent doctor, hoping to inspire young people to take care of their health earlier, one of her first priorities was helping young women recognize their risk of heart disease. “They don’t really have it on their radar at all,” she says. “They have many pressing issues on their minds. Heart disease is definitely not one that they ever raise with me.”
Dr. Gooding, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Emory School of Medicine and Adolescent Medicine Physician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, knows that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, particularly for pregnant women. But adolescents are usually unaware of the risks. Gooding recognizes that identifying the risks earlier and educating young patients can create a healthier lifestyle when it’s time for them to start a family…
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