According to the American Heart Association, approximately 50,000 African American women nationwide lose their lives annually to cardiovascular disease. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is proud to join partner American Heart Association to win the fight against heart disease. We have compiled a list of resources and information to help improve the health of all women.
Cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 50,000 African-American women annually.
Of African-American women ages 20 and older, 49 percent have heart diseases.
Only 1 in 5 African-American women believes she is personally at risk.
Only 52 percent of African-American women are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
Only 36 percent of African-American women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk.
28 Days. 28 Ways. is a fun, easy, interactive way to Go Red throughout Heart Month, including live digital experiences every week.
Here are the American Heart Association recommendations for adults.
Join American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown, award-winning journalist and executive producer and host, Tamron Hall, along with TV personality and AHA National Volunteer, Star Jones, and various Real Women Class of 2021 to discuss the impact of heart disease and stroke on women with Heart to Heart conversations.
Looking for an easy, healthy meal that could work for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Check out Roxana Ehsani, registered Dietician as she makes Vegetable Migas.