The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s The Heart Truth campaign
is calling on women to put their own health first, make heart healthy lifestyle
changes, recognize heart attack and stroke symptoms, and seek prompt treatment.
The Heart Truth is, heart disease and stroke is a leading cause of death for women in Canada, but most don't know it. Heart disease is not a "man's disease." Women are more likely than men to die of a heart attack or stroke. The good news is that if women put their own health first by making lifestyle changes, they can reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 80%.
The Heart Truth is, heart disease and stroke is a leading cause of death for women in Canada, but most don't know it. Heart disease is not a "man's disease." Women are more likely than men to die of a heart attack or stroke. The good news is that if women put their own health first by making lifestyle changes, they can reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 80%.
Only one in eight women are aware of this. Helping women to
become aware of their heart health and be able to recognize the risk factors
will help them take preventive action today.
Studies show that stroke kills 45% more women than men. And women
are 16% more likely than men to die after a heart attack.
By taking care of yourself and making incremental heart
healthy lifestyle changes, you can add more years to your life and more life to
your years.
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