Women Heart Disease Facts from NEW Health - North End Waterfront

By Marianne Aiello

by Mary Wright, Health Educator at North End Waterfront Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. In fact, more women than men die each year from heart attacks. One in four women die from heart disease every year while one in 30 women die from breast cancer. Women may have different symptoms than men and are often not aware that they are having a heart attack.

The symptoms that women are likely to have are:

• Pain or discomfort in the arms, back of the neck, jaw, back or stomach

• Feeling lightheaded or dizzy

A symptom more common in men is an uncomfortable pressure or squeezing or pain in the mid chest that lasts longer that a few minutes. This symptom can also be present in women. If you develop any of these symptoms, call 911 immediately.

The risk factors for heart disease are:

• Obesity or being overweight

• Lack of physical activity

To reduce your risk of developing heart disease:

• Exercise 30-60 minutes on most days

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Eat a heart healthy diet that is low in fat, cholesterol and salt

Tags: Heart Disease, NEW Health, north end waterfront health, women's health

Source: http://northendwaterfront.com/2013/02/women-heart-disease-facts-from-new-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=women-heart-disease-facts-from-new-health

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