Name: 1 simple question that could improve women's health
Uploaded: 2024-05-10T14:27:02Z
Duration: 15 min 16 s
Description: There's a reliable indicator of a woman's future likelihood of cardiovascular disease — but it rarely gets asked about, says obstetrician and researcher Meryam Sugulle. She delves into the role of the placenta in pregnancy, how it can predict health outcomes and the single question that should be worked into routine health screenings.

There's a reliable indicator of a woman's future likelihood of cardiovascular disease — but it rarely gets asked about, says obstetrician and researcher Meryam Sugulle. She delves into the role of the placenta in pregnancy, how it can predict health outcomes and the single question that should be worked into routine health screenings.

1 simple question that could improve women's health

A single question about pregnancy complications can reveal a woman’s risk for future heart disease, yet it’s rarely asked in routine care. Research shows women who experienced conditions like preeclampsia face double or even eightfold higher cardiovascular risk later in life. Despite this, most health systems lack systematic follow-up for these women. Early screening and personalized advice could transform outcomes and save lives.