Chain of Hearts
More women will die of heart disease than of the next 16 most
common causes of death combined and nearly twice as many as all forms of
cancer combined! In America, almost 366,00 women die from heart
disease each year. Many believe heart disease to be a disease most
common in men. In reality, more women than men have died from heart
disease each year since 1984. What makes this tragic is that heart disease
is often preventable. However, fewer that half of all women know that
heart disease is the leading cause of death for women (most believe it is
cancer).
Since most women who die from heart disease (63%) show no
previous evidence of heart disease, it is important to understand the risk
factors associated with this disease:
Of those with
heart disease, 75% have a family history.
Know your numbers
- 40 to 50 percent of women over 45 have high blood pressure and elevated total
cholesterol levels (well known risk factors). These can often be
controlled with the help of medications under the guidance of a physician.
Smoking is most common
preventable risk factor for heart disease among women under 45.
From
one women to the next, we need to form a chain of knowledge. We need to
get the word out to all women about the risk factors associated with heart
disease as well as the measures that need to be taken. Chain of Hearts
is a scarf knit with approximately 310 yards of fingering weight yarn - go ahead
and splurge on premium fibers without spending an arm and a leg! The scarf is knit
with size 5 needles giving an approximate gauge of 20 stitches and 30 rows to
4 inches over lace pattern. Final dimensions are approximately 4 1/2
inches wide by 74 inches long, which is perfect for a casual scarf. Knit
one today for yourself or a loved one to let them know how much you care!
The pattern may be printed out here:
Chain of Hearts