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Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear

Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear

11 women in Red

The heart truth

IT'S THE #1 KI L LER OF WOMEN

These women know The Heart Truth—no matter how great you look on the outside, heart disease can strike on the inside. And being a woman won't protect you.

Try these risk factors on for size: Do you have high blood pressure? High blood cholesterol? Diabetes? Are you inactive? Are you a smoker? Overweight? If so, this could damage your heart and lead to disability, heart attack, or both.

Women & Heart Disease

The Red Dress is a red alert to take heart disease seriously. Talk to your doctor and get answers that may save your life. The Heart Truth is, it's best to know your risks and take action now.
www.hearttruth.gov

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institutes of Health • Office on Women's Health


American Heart Association • WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

Summer 2006 Issue: Page 10