Nearly twice as many women in the US die of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases as from all other forms of cancer combined, including breast cancer.
Since 1984 more women have died of heart disease each year than men.
There's a lack of awareness of what ideal cardiovascular health really is," says Ralph Sacco, president of the American Heart Association. While 35% of people surveyed say they're in good health, when quizzed about seven major health factors — diet, activity level, blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, blood sugar and smoking status — only about half of 1% hit all the targets for good health, he says. "People think they're healthier than they are," he says, making it less likely that they'll take steps to reduce their heart risks.
February is Heart Health Month. Visit the CDC to learn what both men and women can do to prevent heart disease.
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