February not only celebrates Valentine's Day but also highlights American Heart Month, aimed at raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death across various demographics in the US. A concerning statistic from a 2023 Harris Poll revealed that over half of the respondents were unaware of this fact. To provide real-life context, older individuals shared their experiences of heart attacks, detailing the pain and fear they encountered, which emphasized the need for increased heart health education and understanding among the public.
"I'm a woman, so my experience might be slightly different. I started having chest pain during exertion, but it would stop when I slowed down."
"There was no squeezing. It was more like intense gas and pressure, and it was pretty much the entire chest area."
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