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PCNA
has expanded the campaign originally started by national organizations
such as the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, WomenHeart, and
the American Heart Association. In 2004, PCNA launched the Tell a
Friend about Women and Heart Disease campaign in order to encourage
women to:
- Engage
their healthcare providers in a dialogue about heart health
- Share
what they learn with their daughters, sisters, mothers, friends
and co-workers
Why
is this campaign important?
- Percentage
of women aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death
in women:
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-1997:
30%
-2000: 34%
-2003: 46%
-2007: 59%
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- In the
latest survey, only 13% viewed heart disease as their leading
health concern.
- There
is a gap in women personalizing the messages.
- Awareness
levels are lower in Black and Hispanic women, who are often
at even higher risk because of the prevalence of blood pressure
and diabetes.
Key
messages in the campaign
- Heart
disease is the #1 cause of death in women.
- Stroke
is the #3 cause of death in women.
- Know the
symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and seek medical
attention promptly.
- Know your
numbers!
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-Cholesterol
profile
-Blood pressure
-Body mass index
-Blood sugar
-Waist measurement
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The
campaign consists of several components:
Overview
Explains the scope of the campaign, suggestions on ways to get involved,
and resources.
Download
the Overview
Slide
Set
Present this slide show to colleagues, friends, and family to inform
them on important statistics about women and heart disease.
View
slide set
To download slides:
1. Right Click on this link:
Slide Set
2. Choose Save Target As
3. Save to your desired location
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