Fact sheet

*According to a consumer survey by the American Heart Association, February 2005.

The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization fighting heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, which kill more than 870,000 Americans each year. That’s a life every 36 seconds.

Furthermore, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of approximately 460,000 women every year causing almost one death per minute.

In 1997, the American Heart Association began a movement when it launched its groundbreaking “Take Wellness To Heart” awareness campaign created by women for women.

In February 2004, the association launched Go Red For Women – extending the effort that began in 1997 – with a primary goal to educate women that heart disease is their leading cause of death… a fact most women still do not take to heart.

The Go Red For Women movement challenges women to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk.

Furthermore, the movement plays a leading role in providing women with the tools they need to lead heart-healthy lives.

As we embark upon the seventh year, Go Red For Women harnesses women’s energy, passion and power to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease.

2010 Wear Red Day How-To Guide

Take Life's Simple 7 Steps to Improve Your Heart Health

 @ The American Heart Association website

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For additional information contact American Heart Association at (888) MY-HEART (694 –3278) or visit their website.