The American Heart Association reports that heart disease is the leading killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. For more than 10 years, the American Heart Association has sponsored National Wear Red Day® to raise awareness of the fight against heart disease in women.
Some of us have an abundance of red in our wardrobes. It is a great color. It stands out and draws attention. According to the American Heart Association, the color red can be a confidence booster and make us feel powerful. That may just be the reason they chose the color red to declare the fight against heart disease. It is also the color of our hearts.
2014 marks the 11th anniversary of the National Wear Red Day. Numerous improvements have been made in women’s heart health in the intervening years. They include:
- 21 percent fewer women dying from heart disease
- 23 percent more women aware that it’s their No. 1 health threat
- Publishing of gender-specific results, established differences in symptoms and responses to medications, and women-specific guidelines for prevention and treatment
- Legislation to help end gender disparities
For more information about heart disease and the National Wear Red Day, visit the American Heart Association Website.
Stay tuned for JAN’s next Blog on accommodation situations and solutions for individuals with heart conditions.
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