Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Obesity in Women A Guide for Employers
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 Cardiometabolic Disorders ........................................................................................................ 5 Women and Cardiovascular Disease .............................................................................................. 6 Women and CVD Risk Factors ................................................................................................... 11 Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes ......................................................................................... 11 PCOS, Obesity, Diabetes and CVD: A Complex Relationship ...................................................... 14 Diabetes, CVD and Women . .......................................................................................................... 15 Obesity, CVD and Women . ............................................................................................................ 17 Weight Stigma, Healthcare and Women ..................................................................................... 18 Actions for Employers: CVD, Diabetes and Obesity in Women ....................................................... 20 Promote a Healthy Lifestyle ....................................................................................................... 20 Educate and Inform .................................................................................................................. 22 Implement Awareness Campaigns ............................................................................................ 22 Design Women-Friendly Benefits ............................................................................................... 23 Support Women in Advocating for Themselves within the Healthcare System ............................. 27 Address the Underuse of Effective CVD Treatments ................................................................... 27 Address the Underuse of Effective Diabetes and Obesity Treatments ......................................... 29 Checklist: Actions for Employers ................................................................................................... 34 Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 35
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