2,500

women die from coronary heart disease in Scotland every year.

X2

as many women die from coronary heart disease as breast cancer.

3,500

women are hospitalised due to heart attacks in Scotland every year.

Heart disease is not just a man’s disease, women are dying needlessly every day in Scotland. Heart disease is HER disease.

White outline of anatomical heart

Know the symptoms of a heart attack

Women are less likely to recognise the symptoms.

The heart attack

gender gap

Know your heart health. And the organisations that can help you.

Make a difference in Scotland

Be part of the Heart of Scotland Appeal.

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