Wear Red For Women’s Health

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
On Friday, February 6, National Wear Red Day®, people and landmarks across the nation will “go red” to raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer. The Walkway Over the Hudson is among landmarks nationwide that will be illuminated red, and staff at area businesses will wear red to fight heart disease and stroke.

The American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, is working to raise awareness that heart disease and stroke can happen at any age and nearly 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of CVD. On National Wear Red Day, the Heart Association urges everyone to join the Go Red for Women® movement in championing better health and well-being for all women by wearing red and spreading awareness. You can join the conversation online by sharing on social media using #WearRedDay, #WearRedAndGive and #GoRedforWomen.

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, nationally sponsored by CVS Health, is asking women to make bold moves today for a healthier tomorrow:

Know your numbers: Maintaining good blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol and body mass index can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Join Research Goes Red to help ensure more women are represented and counted when it comes to scientific discovery: Women continue to be underrepresented in cardiovascular research

Learn Hands-Only CPR and be equipped with the knowledge to save a life: women are less likely to receive bystander CPR

National Wear Red Day kicks off American Heart Month, and is about everyone coming together to support the health and well-being of our mothers, daughters, sisters and the people who love them. People across the country band together to unite for women’s health. And the health of our communities.

Find resources to support women’s heart health at every age and stage of life at GoRedforWomen.org and learn more about National Wear Red Day at WearRedDay.org.