For generations men had been the more at risk of heart attacks due to all the responsibilities and stress they had, however, that has changed! It is now stated that the number one killer of women is heart attacks, and that they tend to die with their first heart attacks. Men tend to survive their first heart attacks. What has changed?
More women are reaching higher level work positions with more responsibilities and stress. Though women have wanted to be given the opportunities of men, had women realized that with the higher level positions came the more intense stress? More women are also finding themselves as single parents, raising their children on their own. Add to that the many women, who are care givers to aging parents, and all combined have placed women's health at a much higher risk.
As much as I know that women are very capable of handling a lot and being good at whatever they tackle, I also know that many women (if not most) put themselves at the very last at getting enough rest, eating healthy, etc.
Companies can do everyone a BIG favor by encouraging good health practices for all their employees. National Business Women's Week (NBWW) is a time to recognize all the contributions women make in our communities. NBWW will be celebrated on October 20 with a luncheon at the Omni Hotel and provided by the Metropolitan Business & Professional Women's organization in Charlotte. PLEASE consider having your company or organization to show support to your women by sponsoring and/or attending this event. Go to www.mbpw.org to learn more or call me at 704-849-2500. Let's thank the women for all they do, as well as learn more about how to keep women more healthy!
Robyn Crigger, CEO
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