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Guarding a Woman's Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women and women Veterans. It can also lead to disability and significantly decrease one’s quality of life. Despite this, many women do not recognize heart disease as their leading health threat, and many women fail to make the connection between risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and their personal risk of developing heart disease.
African-American and Hispanic women in particular are at risk, with high rates of obesity, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Therefore, it is extremely important for women Veterans to talk with their health care providers about what they can do to guard their heart and maintain their heart health.
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All female flight crew - you guarded your country, now guard your heart!
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Women are now the fastest growing subgroup of U.S. Veterans. The number of Women Veterans is expected to increase dramatically in the next 10 years, and VA health care is expected to be in high demand by the Women Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. The Department of Veterans Affairs understands the health care needs of Women Veterans and is committed to meeting these needs. Women Veterans served and they deserve the best quality care. Learn more about VA health care services for women Veterans.
Friday, February 1, 2013 is National Wear Red Day. Show your support of women’s healthy heart care by wearing red!
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