National Wear Red Day Raises Awareness About Heart Disease In Women

The national campaign urges women to learn their risk for heart disease and to take steps to lower their chances.

National Wear Red Day, on the first Friday in February, is an annual campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women.  Let’s go! It's #WearRedDay! So crank up the tunes, get on your feet and rock your red for women’s heart health. pic.twitter.com/ezzDSMb1OL

The national campaign urges women to learn their risk for heart disease and to take steps to lower their risk. 

Although heart disease is about 80% preventable, it causes one out of every three deaths of women each year. You can help spread the word today by dressing in red and also encouraging women to learn their risks.