For All The Women In Your Life Go Red!

Heart disease, including stroke, takes a woman’s life almost every 80 seconds.  To put this into perspective, that accounts for approximately 1 out of every 5 female deaths each year, and is the overall leading cause of death for African American and white women in the US.  It’s a staggering number that continues impacting women often after it’s too late.  Despite these overwhelming statistics, there’s encouraging news.  With proactive education and preventative actions, about 80 percent of cardiovascular deaths in women can be prevented.