The Heart of a Woman (4pg)
Here’s a quick quiz. True or False:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women.
In 1997, only 30 percent of American women answered that question correctly—True.
The Heart of a Woman
Women Are Becoming More Aware About the Dangers of Heart Disease
Fortunately, thanks to ongoing education and greater awareness, 56 percent of women knew the right answer in a recent survey. But that still means that many women still don’t realize the real dangers of heart disease.
To enjoy a more heart-healthy life, women need to stop smoking, eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and limit their alcohol consumption. If you need some motivation, consider these statistics:
• Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined.
• One in three women will die of heart disease.
• An estimated 43 million women in the United States have heart disease.
• Every minute a woman in the United States dies of a heart attack, stroke or some other form of cardiovascular disease.
• Since 1984, more women have died from cardiovascular disease than men.
Source: American Heart Association
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