Telomere-associated polymorphisms correlate with cardiovascular disease mortality in Caucasian women: The Cardiovascular Health Study

► OBFC1 and TERC are genes associated with leukocyte telomere length (LTL). ► Polymorphisms in OBFC1 were significantly associated with CVD mortality. ► The association between polymorphisms in OBFC1 and CVD mortality varied by sex. ► Telomere biology may impact the risk of CVD death, particularly among women.