Women go red

1. Women go red Our Story: For Women, By Women CELEBRATING OUR 10TH YEAR OF WOMEN GOING RED Name of Presenter: Amy, 42, Heart AttackSurvivor Rachel, 29,Heart AttackSurvivor Rekisha, 34, Heart TransplantRecipient Lidia, 34, Heart Disease Survivor

2. Go Red For Women is a movement rich with stories

3. Real Women’s stories that touch our hearts Amy, 42, Heart AttackSurvivor Rachel, 29,Heart AttackSurvivor Rekisha, 34, Heart TransplantRecipient Lidia, 34, Heart Disease Survivor

4. Meet the 2013 Go Red Women Gail, 41 Stroke and Heart Attack Survivor Kimberly, 50 Heart Attack Survivor Regan, 22 Heart Disease Survivor Christie, 51 Heart Attack Survivor Amy, 42 Heart AttackSurvivor Rachel, 29Heart AttackSurvivor Mary, 31 Heart Disease Survivor Lidia, 34Heart Disease Survivor Toni, 49 Heart Transplant Recipient Rekisha, 34, Heart TransplantRecipient

6. The Story of Women and Heart Disease Today in America

7. Every minute a woman dies from heart disease.

8. More women die from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined.

9. 1in 3 women’s deaths in the United States are caused by heart disease.

10. 43 million women are living with heart disease.

11. Know the facts • What is heart disease? • Why is it important? • What have we learned? • What is a heart attack? • Am I at risk? • How can I prevent it? • The heart of Go Red • Taking action with Go Red

12. What is heart disease? • Coronary Heart Disease • High Blood Pressure • Heart Failure • Valve Disease/Rheumatic Heart Disease • Diseases of Pulmonary Circulation 12

13. What have we learned? • Factors leading to heart disease can start in young women and develop over time. • Heart disease can strike women at any age. • Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent or postpone heart disease. 13

14. Why is it important? • 64% of women who die suddenly from coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. • Cardiovascular disease may be prevented if women make the right choices for their hearts. 14

15. What is a heart attack? Know the Warning Signs • Chest discomfort • Discomfort in upper body • Shortness of breath • Cold sweat • Nausea • Lightheadedness If you or someone you are with experiences these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately.

16. Am I at risk? If you have any of these risk factors, you are at risk for heart disease. Controllable Risk Factors • High Cholesterol • High Blood Pressure • Physical Inactivity • Obesity and Overweight • Type 2 Diabetes • Smoking Uncontrollable Risk Factors • Increasing Age • Heredity (family history) • Race (members of some races, particularly African-Americans, are at higher risks)

17. Your risk: High blood cholesterol Total Cholesterol Level Desirable = Less than 200 Borderline High = 200 to 239 High = 240 and above About 46% of women have a total cholesterol of 200 mg/dLand above, which puts them at risk for heart disease.

18. Normal Blood Pressure = Below 120/80 Pre-Hypertension = 120-139/80-89 Hypertension = 140/90 or higher . Your risk: High blood pressure About40million women age 20 and older have high blood pressure. 20%of people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it.

19. Your risk: Physical Inactivity Inactive women: White females – 54.9% Black females – 71.2% Hispanic females – 68.6% All healthy adults ages 18-65 should be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week or a combinationof both.

20. Your risk: Obesity and Overweight Excess Weight: • Strains your heart • Raises blood pressure and cholesterol • Can lead to diabetes • About 40 million women are overweight and 31 million are obese, which greatly increases their risk for heart disease. 20

21. Your risk: Diabetes Complications of Diabetes • Stroke, TIA • Blindness • Heart attack, angina • Kidney disease • High blood pressure • Loss of legs or feet People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. 10million women 20+ have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, 2.7million go undiagnosed and 33.4million are pre-diabetic.

22. Your risk: Smoking Benefits of Quitting • Within 1 to 2 years of quitting, your risk of coronary heart disease is substantially reduced. • Your sense of smell and taste come back. • A smoker’s cough will go away. • You breathe much easier. • It is easier to be physically active. • You are free of “needing” cigarettes.

23. What can I do to prevent heart disease? Take ACTIONand Lower Your Risk • Eat a healthy diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. • Keep your weight under control. • Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. • Manage your blood sugar if you have diabetes. • Get regular medical checkups and talk with your doctor about a prevention plan. • Don’t smoke, and avoid tobacco smoke.

24. The Story of Go Red For Women Changing One Life at a Time Over 10 Years

25. 2004 Only 34% Knew:Heart Disease IsThe No. 1 Killer of Women

26. Since 2004…

27. It Started with a Day The First National Wear Red Day®

28. To Reach All Women Multicultural Efforts Began GoRedCorazon.org

29. Across the Globe Go Red Goes Around the World

30. Into Women’s Homes Go Red For Women Presents… Untold Stories Of The Heart (2008) Speak Up To Save Lives (2009) Our Hearts. Our Choice (2010)

31. Into Doctor’s Offices Get with Guidelines

32. On Capitol Hill The Heart for Women Act

33. Into Women’s Hearts

34. Women Are Re-Writing the Story for Themselves and Others

35. 54% • 2009 Women’s Awareness of Heart Disease as their No.1 Killer • 34% • 1997

36. Women who Go Red are more likely to make healthy choices 89% made at least one healthy change in their life: 61% began eating healthier. 54% started exercising. 43% checked their cholesterol. 37% lost weight.

37. 10 YEARS 1.5 million women have joined the movement 34% Fewer women are dying of heart disease each year 330Fewer women are dying every day 23%More women are aware that heart disease is their No. 1 killer 627,000+ women’s lives have been saved

38. Help Us Continue to Write a New Story Together

39. Share your experiences on GoRedForWomen.org or Facebook. • Make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk for heart disease. • Visit GoRedForWomen.org to learn about risk factors, lifestyle changes and more. • Take action by volunteering. Find your local office at GoRedForWomen.org and see how you can get involved

40. Women Go Red