Employees at the Florida Department of Health in Lake County are raising women’s heart health awareness by participating and urging others in the community to wear red on Friday, February 7, 2020, the American Heart Association “National Wear Red Day”.
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute. That’s why we are asking you to wear red on National Wear Red Day® Friday, February 7, encourage others to do the same and ensure to Know Your Numbers. Five numbers that all women should know to take control of their heart health are: Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI). Knowing these numbers can help women and their healthcare provider determine their risk for developing cardiovascular diseases.
“We can save women’s lives and change these numbers by educating and taking action. Know your risk and join the fight against cardiovascular disease”. said Aaron Kissler, Health Officer with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County.
Here are a few lifestyles changes you should make:
- Don’t smoke
- Manage your blood sugar
- Get your blood pressure under control
- Lower your cholesterol
- Know your family history
- Stay active
- Lose weight
- Eat healthy
For more information on “National Wear Red” day, please visit their website at https://www.goredforwomen.org/
