Why Are We Not There Yet?

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Call to Action for Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Epidemiology, Awareness, Access, and Delivery of Equitable Health Care: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

“…41 Awareness among women of CVD as their major health risk increased from 30% to 56% by 2009. Despite these efforts, women surveyed in 2019 compared with women surveyed in 2009 were 74% less likely to identify heart disease as their leading cause of death, 41,42 with differences most apparent among younger women and women who self-report as Hispanic or non-Hispanic Black. In addition, >10 years of campaign data reported that fewer women recognized some of the common warning signs of heart attack such as chest pain, numbness, pain in jaw, tightness in chest, dizziness, and indigestion.…”

“…Since 2004, multiple educational and advocacy campaigns have focused on increasing awareness about CVD in women. 41 Awareness among women of CVD as their major health risk increased from 30% to 56% by 2009. Despite these efforts, women surveyed in 2019 compared with women surveyed in 2009 were 74% less likely to identify heart disease as their leading cause of death, 41,42 with differences most apparent among younger women and women who self-report as Hispanic or non-Hispanic Black.…”