Join us in the fight against heart disease and stroke!

Wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives. Because when we come together, there’s nothing we can’t do.

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Since its inception, the American Heart Association (AHA) has lead efforts in research, prevention and treatment of heart disease, providing knowledge-based solutions for people of all ages.

These statistics are used by health researchers, clinicians, healthcare policy makers, media professionals and consumers, serving as a major source for monitoring the cardiovascular health of the wider population. Here are some of the latest findings.

General statistics

• Cardiovascular diseases and stroke cause 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.
• An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
• 90% of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease or stroke.
• Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men.
• 80% of heart disease and stroke events may be prevented by lifestyle changes and education
• Fewer women than men survive their first heart attack.
• The symptoms of heart attack can be different in women vs. men, and are often misunderstood – even by some physicians.
• Women who are involved with the Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives.
• When you get involved in supporting Go Red For Women by advocating, fundraising and sharing your story, more lives are saved.