Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills over 480,000 women a year, about one per minute.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa have launched a new campaign to create awareness for the Heart Disease in woman. Over 60% of women believe their biggest health threat is breast cancer but heart disease kills 6 times as many women as breast cancer. It seems that heart disease in women is an overlooked issue. With reportedly 480,000 women dying a year, about one per minute, to heart related diseases it’s time more women realise the gravity of the situation.

The Go Red Movement plans to empower women to take positive action to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke to protect their health. The movement gives women tips and information on healthy eating, exercise and risk factor reduction, such as smoking cessation, weight maintenance, blood pressure control, and blood cholesterol management.

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