WOMEN AND HEART HEALTH - Let's Pay Close Attention

[N'Zinga Shani]

Heart Disease Is the #1 Killer of Women

It Is More Deadly than All forms of Cancer

“There’s a lot of talk about inequality between men and women, but one area in particular where women are leading in record numbers: heart disease. It’s the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer. But there’s a leadership role just waiting for women like you to pounce on: Leading the charge to end this deadly foe once and for all.”

In fact, women like Rachel D’Souza-Siebert have already decided they’re not going to take this lying down. “As women,” says Rachel, “we need to learn where to draw the line so we can take care of ourselves.” Rachel isn’t the only one. She’s one of thousands of women who’ve decided to Go Red, because enough is enough.

Cheryl Holmes  thought pregnancy was the reason for her extreme sweating and difficulties breathing. Even Cheryl’s doctor was convinced pregnancy was the source of her symptoms. When they didn’t subside after the birth of her child, she discovered these symptoms were a sign of heart disease.

Unfortunately, Cheryl’s story isn’t uncommon. Many women are either unaware of the symptoms to pay attention to or may attribute their symptoms as due to other causes. For instance, that pain in your jaw, neck or back? Don’t assume it‘s just from the gym or a little extra stress. They could be symptoms of a heart attack .

Go Red / Por Tu Corazón – In Spanish (Español)

https://www.goredforwomen.org/portucorazon/

ONEWORLD FOCUSES ON WOMEN'S HEALTH: CARDIAC HEALTH & RISKS
Remember, knowledge is POWER only when we use it.  
Cardiac Health is critically important.  We invite you to watch OneWorld's program on Cardiac Health Risks, Diagnosis and Treatment here: http://youtu.be/EDviuNG-cek

Understanding Congenital Heart Defects

Up to 1.3 million Americans alive today have some form of congenital heart defect. In the United States, about 36,000 children are born with a heart defect each year.   We don’t know the exact cause of most heart defects. Although the reason defects occur is presumed to be genetic, only a few genes have been discovered that have been linked to the presence of heart defects. So they’re likely due to a combination of multiple genetic and environmental factors. Learn more.

https://www.goredforwomen.org/about-heart-disease/facts_about_heart_disease_in_women-sub-category/congenital-heart-defects/

KNOW YOUR RISKS – https://www.goredforwomen.org/home/know-your-risk/

Explore Participating In A Heart Study – Learn about that here:

https://www.goredforwomen.org/healtheheartstudy/

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[N'Zinga Shani]

Learn more about Congenital Heart Defects in the OneWorld Post Above

Up to 1.3 million Americans alive today have some form of congenital heart defect. In the United States, about 36,000 children are born with a heart defect each year.   We don’t know the exact cause of most heart defects. Although the reason defects occur is presumed to be genetic, only a few genes have been discovered that have been linked to the presence of heart defects. So they’re likely due to a combination of multiple genetic and environmental factors. Learn more.  Knowledge, when applied, IS Powerful!