The American Heart Association (AHA) observes National Wear Red Day on Friday in an effort to increase public awareness of heart disorders, which are the top cause of death for women.
According to the American Centers for Disease Control, coronary artery disease is the most prevalent heart condition and the top killer of women.
According to the CDC, coronary artery disease is caused by plaque in the artery walls that transport blood to the heart and other parts of the body. Hormonal changes that occur in women after menopause increase their chance of developing coronary artery disease.
Every February, on the first Friday, the American Heart Association (AHA) dedicates this day to raising awareness of the dangers of heart disease and ways to prevent it.
According to the CDC, more than 60 million American women suffer from a cardiac condition.
So what is going to happen today? Wearing red clothing, sharing pictures on social media with the hashtags #wearredday and giving
