• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Health Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Resource Centers
    • Clinical Trials Resource Center
    • Wellness on the Yard
    • Cancer Resource Center
    • Covid Resource Center
  • Find A Doctor
  • BDO TV
Home / Health Conditions / Heart Health / Why Every Black Woman Should Wear Red

Why Every Black Woman Should Wear Red

A woman in a black shirt holding a red paper heartThe facts are clear. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US and the No. 1 killer of women. It kills more women than all forms of cancer combined.

Unfortunately, heart disease isn’t always easy to identify. The condition is often silent, hidden and misunderstood. For example, it is commonly thought of as a man’s disease. Or, as an older woman’s disease.

Common risk factors for a heart attack are smoking, high-stress lifestyles and obesity.

READ: What Every Black Woman Should Know About Heart Disease

You May Also Like
View Our Resources To Better Understand How Clinical Trials May Help Advance Research

The month of February is American Heart Month, and Feb. 5 is National Wear Red Day, as a part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign to raise awareness about the risks of heart disease for women.

“This is our call to action for awareness – for men, women and children,” said Tiffany Travis, senior director of communications for the AHA. “The major thing for us is women realizing that is the No.1 health problem in America, and it is not a man’s disease.”

Wondering how you can get involved and help stop heart disease from impacting your community?

  • Wear red on Feb. 5 to help raise awareness about heart disease.
  • Help educate yourself, your family and your friends about the facts about women and heart disease.

Black Women & Heart Disease: Essential Stats You Need To Know

READ: Myths About Black Women & Heart Disease

  • Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for African American women.
  • Of African American women ages 20 and older, 46.9 percent have cardiovascular disease
  • Only 1 in 5 African American women thinks she is personally at risk.
  • Nearly 50 percent of African American women are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
  • Only 43 percent of African American knows that heart disease is their greatest health risk.

December 13, 2015 by Lorraine Jones, BDO Staff Writer

Read Next Article

The Latest In Heart Health

congestive heart failure

I Survived: Managing Congestive Heart Failure

Did you know? Hypertension is the most predominant risk factor for heart failure in Blacks, and aggressive management of hypertension may substantially reduce the incidence and consequences of heart failure in our community. Hypertension can be caused by high blood read more about I Survived: Managing Congestive Heart Failure
how to lower your cholesterol naturally

How To Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally

One of the major risk factors for heart disease is high total blood cholesterol. Blood cholesterol is found in every body cell. It is a major component of all cell membranes and is used to make essential molecules such as read more about How To Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
lipoprotein a

What is Lipoprotein(a) and Should You be Tested For it?

(Content sponsored by Amgen) We’ve all heard of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol.1 But did you know there is another lipoprotein particle that is rarely screened for and disproportionately affects African Americans at high levels? High circulating read more about What is Lipoprotein(a) and Should You be Tested For it?
blood pressure

Blood Pressure: What Do the Numbers Mean and Why Do They Matter?

It's a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks you to sit quietly while the cuff squeezes to the point of discomfort, then slowly eases its grip. Some numbers read more about Blood Pressure: What Do the Numbers Mean and Why Do They Matter?
ways to lower cholesterol

7 Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol Every Time You Eat

Have you ever wondered how the foods you eat could impact your cholesterol? One of many known truths is this: a diet rich in fiber can lower cholesterol to healthier levels. But fewer than 5 percent of average American adults read more about 7 Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol Every Time You Eat
superfoods heart disease

10 Superfoods To Ward Off Heart Disease

Give your heart a boost and prevent cardiovascular diseases like stroke and heart disease by chowing down on superfoods. Aim for foods rich in nutrients, fiber and healthy fats. RELATED: 10 Delicious Foods That Can Strengthen Your Heart Check out the read more about 10 Superfoods To Ward Off Heart Disease

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Poll

Popular Posts

  • Lionel Richie Shares His Top 3 ‘Anti-Aging Secrets’Lionel Richie Shares His Top 3 ‘Anti-Aging Secrets’
  • Angela Bassett 7-Year Journey to Parenthood: Enjoy the JourneyAngela Bassett 7-Year Journey to Parenthood: Enjoy the Journey
  • YouTuber and Relationship ‘Expert’ Kevin Samuels Cause of Death RevealedYouTuber and Relationship 'Expert' Kevin Samuels Cause of Death Revealed
  • ‘COVID Toes’ Might Be a Sign You Had the Disease'COVID Toes' Might Be a Sign You Had the Disease
  • Football Legend & Coach Deion Sanders Has Toes AmputatedFootball Legend & Coach Deion Sanders Has Toes Amputated

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

Learn More About

  • Hepatitis C
  • Diabetes
  • Sickle Cell
  • Mental Health
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • BlackDoctor.org Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2023, BlackDoctor, Inc. All rights reserved.