February 11, 2011 — Press Release
Representative Jennifer Benson joined her fellow legislators in support of Go Red For Women on February 3rd at the Massachusetts State House. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's campaign to raise awareness among women about heart disease, which kills one woman a minute. In fact, heart disease kills more women than the next four leading causes of death combined-including all forms of cancer. In addition, the direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases in the U.S., including stroke, averages $475.3 billion annually.
"This important event promotes awareness of the leading cause of death among women," said Benson. "I am pleased to join my colleagues in the fight against heart disease and encourage all women to educate themselves and avoid high risk factors."
The Go Red For Women State House proclamation is part of a series of events to kick off American Heart Month and raise awareness around women and heart disease. For more information about Go Red For Women, please visit americanheart.org or GoRedForWomen.org. The movement is nationally sponsored by Macy's and Merck & Co., Inc. Go Red TM of AHA, Red Dress TM of DHHS.
