Examples Coronary heart disease (heart attack)

Survey History

• In 1997, AHA launched a major public awareness campaign on women and heart disease
• In 2000 and 2003, follow-up surveys were done
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2003 Survey Findings

• Cancer still perceived as women’s leading health problem
• Women under age 45 and certain racial/ethnic groups had lower awareness that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer
• Women know of CVD risk factors in general but often not their own risks

Go Red For Women

• This campaign helps women discover unique lifesaving power by learning about heart disease and stroke and taking positive action to reduce their risk

Go Red For Women Sponsored nationally by With educational grants from

Campaign Goals

• To raise awareness
• To prevent heart disease and stroke
• To save lives