Cardiovascular Disease and Go Red for Women

“The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness…”.¹

Umbrella
What may the Cardiovascular Disease and Go Red for Women Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this umbrella may include:

Cardiovascular Conditions
Cardiovascular Disease/s (CVD/CVDs)
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diseases/Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Diseases/Disorders of the Heart and Circulatory System
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Heart Disease/s
Heart and Circulatory Disease
Stroke

Cardiovascular Diseases

What are cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)?

DotS the definition of CVD may vary. In Cardiovascular Diseases the World Health Organization’s definition is:

“CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. More than four out of five CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, and one third of these deaths occur prematurely in people under 70 years of age”.²

No 1 Killer of Women

Is CVD the No 1 killer of women?

Yes. In Rock Your Red! the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women note:

“Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, but the simple truth is that most cardiovascular diseases can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes”.³

Go Red For Women

What is Go Red for Women?

In Rock Your Red! Go Red for Women explain:

“The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally”.⁴

National Wear Red Day 2023

When was National Wear Red Day 2023?

National Wear Red Day was Friday, February 3, 2023.

Go Red for Women

What does it mean to Go Red for Women?

In What It Means To Go Red for Women Go Red for Women elaborate on:

“1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke each year. So we encourage you to join the movement to end heart disease and stroke in women because it’s not just a man’s disease. Here’s what it means to Go Red:

G: GET YOUR NUMBERS…
O: OWN YOUR LIFESTYLE…
R: REALIZE YOUR RISK…
E: EDUCATE YOUR FAMILY…
D: DON’T BE SILENT…”.⁵

Health Care Provider

What if I think I have CVD or I have a family history of CVD?

If you think you have CVD or you have a family history of CVD, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

On page seven in Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Go Red for Women elaborate on:

“Talk to your health care team about your risk factors and how to prevent cardiovascular disease before, during and after menopause”.⁶

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