National Wear Red Day

Disclaimer: We here at Dream on Youth are not Doctors, and this is not medical advice.

Today is National Wear Red Day. A day to recognize the number one killer of women. Heart Disease.

Founding

This day was founded in 2004 by the American Heart Association to raise awareness of heart disease in women. 

Importance

Heart Disease killed 299,578 women in 2017, accounting for one in every five death in women. In the United States, this makes Heart Disease the number one killer of women. If you have any of the following symptoms, please consult a physician:

  • Pain or pressure in the chest, arms, or back

  • Pain in the neck or jaw

  • Shortness of breath even in a resting position.

Some steps you can take to reduce your risks are:

  • Know your Blood Pressure

  • Know your risk for Diabetes

  • Know your Cholesterol and Triglycerides levels

For more information Just click here for the CDC article on Heart Disease in Women.

Commemoration

If you want to commemorate today simply wear Red, which could be as simple as Red nail polish or as complex as a monochrome Red outfit but remember to talk about why.

That’s all for today, until next time.

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