Heart Disease is the number one killer of women, but many women do not know they are at risk.

Go Red for Women is a global campaign which aims to give women a personal and urgent wake-up call about the risk of heart disease.

Knowing about the most common risk factors, signs and symptoms is the first step in fighting this disease and saving women's lives.

The American Heart Foundation started an initiative to increase awareness surrounding the incidence of heart disease in women. This worldwide campaign is called 'Go Red for Women', and has been adopted by the World Heart Federation of which The Heart Foundation of Jamaica is a member. In June 2009, The Heart Foundation of Jamaica will be celebrating 'Go Red for Women' with a week of activities, from June 22 to 26, geared towards increasing awareness of what is mistakenly conceived to be a 'male disease'.

Visit their website at www.heartfoundation.org.jm.