MS SC601

Designates February 5, 2010, as American Heart Association "National Wear Red Day" in Mississippi to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease in women.

Notes that cardiovascular disease kills approximately 450,000 women annually (about one every minute) and is the leading cause of death for women, with about 1 in 3 women dying from it compared to 1 in 30 from breast cancer.

Highlights that 80% of cardiac events in women may be prevented through proper diet, exercise, and smoking cessation, yet only 1 in 5 women view heart disease as their greatest health threat.

Encourages Mississippi citizens to participate in National Wear Red Day by wearing red and raising awareness, noting that the American Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" campaign has prompted women to increase exercise, lose weight, and improve dietary habits.

Directs the resolution to be presented to the Mississippi Chapter of the American Heart Association and the State Board of Health for distribution to citizens.