National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI of NIH)
National Wear Red Day 2010 |
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National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb 5 in 2010. As reported by the NIH publication—The Heart Truth—the Fashion Show will be highlighted by dozens of celebrities setting the example with Red Dresses, some of them graciously provided by Vera Wang and other top fashion designers. There is growing support for improved understanding and treatment for heart disease in women. Heart health problems in women have been an unmet need. Please join us. The URL is: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/events/fashion-week.htm | |
The Red Dress Campaign recognizes and publicizes the fact that heart disease is women's greatest health risk. Women are 10 times more likely to die of heart disease or stroke than of breast cancer.
The Red Dress Campaign brings special attention to this fact in Heart Month (February). The celebrity modeling of top designer dresses created especially for the event is a highlight to be anticipated the week of Valentine's Day each year. Wear a Red Dress Pin all month, accented by red clothing on Feb 5.
And all year, you can wear the Red Dress pin available from The Heart Truth site, and show your support for making everyone aware that heart disease and cardiovascular disease are the number one killer of women and men.
American Heart Association (AHA)
AHA 2007 Heart and Stroke Statistical Update
Society for Women's Health Research
10,000 Steps Shape Up America Program
Cardiac Catheterization (Coronary Angiography)
Nature Medicine Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine
American Journal of Physiology
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