Women’s heart health is the focus for Crosby Soroptimists’ Christmas tree this year.
The annual Christmas tree festival at St Faith’s Church, Great Crosby, is a showcase for local organisations. The Soroptimists have decorated their tree with red hearts, which certainly catch the eye.
This theme links with club members’ interest in promoting access to information about women’s heart health. SI Crosby held a highly successful information event on women’s heart health last year.
Crosby Soroptimists’ Christmas tree this year highlights the misconception that coronary heart disease and heart attacks are ‘men’s problems’.
According to the British Heart Foundation charity: “… cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills more than twice as many women in the UK as breast cancer each year. When women are at risk of CVD, evidence shows they are more likely to be misdiagnosed and receive lower quality treatment.”
The charity also states: “Women are dying needlessly from heart attacks in the UK, or not making as good a recovery as they could, because they don’t receive the same care and treatment as men.”
Club president Pat Williams said: “With trustworthy information more women can understand their heart health risk, recognise symptoms and take action. So I hope our tree attracts plenty of interest!”