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Go Red For Women Today To Raise Heart Health Awareness

PITTSBURGH (KDKA)- You may see a lot of red around town today, that's because people will "Go Red For Women."

The annual "Go Red for Women" day is a way for the American Heart Association to raise awareness of women and heart disease.

Heart disease and stroke cause one-in-three deaths among women each year. That is more than all cancers combined.

The American Heart Association says many of the heart disease deaths are preventable.

Here is what Go Red stands for:

Get Your Numbers.

Own Your Lifestyle.

Raise Your Voice.

Educate Your Family.

Donate.

You can learn more about "Go Red For Women" day here.

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