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February 7th is National Wear Red Day for women's heart health

Updated: 3 days ago

February is American Heart Month. National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 7. Wear Red to help raise awareness of the number 1 killer of women, cardiovascular disease.

  • Nearly 45% of women ages 20+ are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.


  • Less than half of women entering pregnancy in the U.S. have optimal cardiovascular health.


  • Women experience unique life stages, such as pregnancy and menopause, that can put them at an increased risk for CVD.


Closing the cardiovascular-disease gap between men and women could help women regain 1.6 million years of life lost because of poor health and early death and boost the US economy by $28 billion annually by 2040 according to a new report by the American Heart Association and McKinsey Health Institute.


  • Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. It can pose a threat to women’s heart health during pregnancy and later in life.

  • Moms, grandmothers, aunts and other maternal figures do so much for their families. But this can mean taking care of their health sometimes comes last.


  • Prioritizing your health is important before and after menopause. Learn about menopause, its symptoms and impact on your health.


Have a heart! Make sure the women that are most important to you are being kind to themselves and taking heart health seriously. We want them to be around for us for a long time.


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