Heart Disease Awareness from Go Red for Women
We were a little shocked when we read about a study from the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign earlier this morning. According to the study, only 50% of women recognize the signs of a heart attack, and the same percentage said they probably wouldn’t call 9-1-1 if they thought they were having heart attack symptoms.
Meanwhile, only 50% of women between the ages of 25 and 34 are aware that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. (That’s right, it’s not just a man’s disease.) In other words, there is a lot of education that needs to happen regarding heart disease and prevention for women.
After reading the report, we were curious to learn more about common heart attack symptoms in women. According to the American Heart Associations website, symptoms include pain or discomfort in the chest, discomfort in other areas of the body (arms, back, neck, jaw, stomach), shortness of breath, and possibly lightheadedness and nausea. Women are actually more likely than men to experience symptoms like shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain, in addition to chest discomfort.
Get all the facts by learning more about women’s heart attack symptoms and reading the American Heart Associations’ report.
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—Stephanie Kinnear, web editor
