National Wear Red Day, February 2, 2024

National Wear Red Day shines a spotlight on cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in women, urging awareness and action. CVD is the leading cause of death for women worldwide, more than all forms of cancer combined. Women are often underdiagnosed and undertreated for heart disease compared to men. Here are critical facts: Prevalence: Heart disease causes 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, emphasizing the need for prevention. Symptom Recognition: Women may experience different heart disease symptoms than men, like chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, extreme fatigue. Risk Factors: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use significantly elevate the risk of heart disease in women. Gender Disparities: Women are less likely to receive heart health screenings or to be prescribed heart medication compared to men, contributing to higher mortality rates from heart attacks. Prevention: Up to 80% of heart disease and stroke events could be prevented by lifestyle changes and education. National Wear Red Day aims to combat these disparities by promoting education, encouraging women to take charge of their heart health, and advocating for equal treatment in healthcare. Wear red to show your support, spread the word, and take action to protect women's hearts. Together, we can change the statistics and save lives. More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Wear_Red_Day Art&Text supported by ChatGPT.