AZ SCR1016

Proclaims February 1, 2019 as Wear Red Day in Arizona to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women.

Recognizes that cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death for women in the United States, killing one woman approximately every 80 seconds.

Encourages Arizona citizens to wear red on February 1, 2019 to support the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement and promote heart disease prevention.

Emphasizes that nearly 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases are preventable through controlling risk factors such as blood pressure, smoking, and cholesterol levels.

Urges women to learn their family medical history, maintain healthy eating habits, engage in physical activity, and understand their cardiovascular disease risk factors.