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Heart Disease Awareness Crucial in Women

Take care of your heart.  By now you have probably heard this a million times.  The reason heart disease in women is such a hot topic is that for a long time heart problems were thought of as a men's health issue.  In reality cardiovascular disease kills many more women than men each year.  It is the #1 killer of women and is the major cause of disability in women.

If you didn't know this, you are not alone.  A new survey shows that 65 percent of women are aware that heart disease is their #1 killer.  Though this number is up slightly from last year it does not mean that women are taking measures to protect themselves.  One-third of women underestimate their own personal risk of getting the disease and one in four women still die of heart disease.   

The risk factors read like a list of lifestyle no-no's and red flags: Obesity, smoking, diabetes, physical inactivity and family history. 

Even if you don't believe that you are at risk please take a moment to fill out the free Heart Aware Risk Assessment provided by the University of Miami in Florida.  Here's to your heart!

If you need any additional information about the disabling effects of heart disease or need help filling your disability claim please contact us today for a free consultation.