Go Red for Women

Happy Go Red for Women day! Today we show our support for women struggling with and affected by heart disease and stroke.

Did you know heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year? That’s approximately one woman every minute.

Here are a few more facts to keep you in the know: 

• An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
• 90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke.
• Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.
• 80% of heart disease and stroke events may be prevented by lifestyle changes and education
• Fewer women than men survive their first heart attack.
• The symptoms of heart attack can be different in women vs. men and are often misunderstood – even by some professionals.

Learn more about the warning signs of heart disease and stroke here.