115. Women who suffer a miscarriage have greater risk of early death
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Harvard researchers have discovered that women who suffer miscarriages are more likely to die before the age of 70. In a new study published in the British Medical Journal, they followed over 100,000 nurses over a 24-year period. About one quarter of them had at least one pregnancy ending in miscarriage during that time. The researchers found that the women who miscarried had almost a 20 percent higher chance of dying before their 70th birthday, particularly from cardiovascular disease and cancer. The association between miscarriage and early death was particularly strong for younger mothers who had a miscarriage or repeat miscarriages. The researchers believe that miscarriage could be a marker of future health risk, as women with a history of miscarriage have a higher risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and Type 2 diabetes.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
