Heart Disease And Minority Women Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African American, Latino, American Indian/Alaska native and White populations.
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Stroke And Minority Women Stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases were the third leading cause of death for minority women in the United States (excluding American Indian/Alaska Native women).
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Cancers And Minority Women All cancers combined is the leading cause of death for Asian American/Pacific Islander women, and the second leading cause of death among other American women of color.