COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) – Feb. 2 is National Wear Red Day — an effort by the American Heart Association to raise awareness of the ongoing battle against cardiovascular disease.
It’s the leading cause of death for women, and currently, 45% of women over the age of 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
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NBC4 staff wears red to raise awareness for heart disease on National Wear Red Day. -
NBC4 staff wears red to raise awareness for heart disease on National Wear Red Day. -
NBC4 staff wears red to raise awareness for heart disease on National Wear Red Day. -
NBC4 staff wears red to raise awareness for heart disease on National Wear Red Day. -
NBC4 staff wears red to raise awareness for heart disease on National Wear Red Day. -
NBC4 staff wears red to raise awareness for heart disease on National Wear Red Day.
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Marian Dancy is raising awareness for cardiovascular disease after her own health battle. In 2019, the Columbus woman was 35 years old when she delivered a baby girl. Six months later, Dancy began to experience swelling, fatigue and muscle weakness.