Changes in physical and mental health are associated with cardiovascular disease incidence in postmenopausal women

Background physical and mental health are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and death among postmenopausal women. The objective of this study was to assess whether changes in physical and mental health were associated with CVD incidence and death. Methods in the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, 48,906 women (50–79 years) had complete data at baseline on physical and mental health (assessed with Short...