American Heart Month, 2015

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Vol. 80

Wednesday,

No. 23

February 4, 2015

Part IV

The President

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Proclamation 9229--American Heart Month, 2015

Proclamation 9230--National African American History Month, 2015

Proclamation 9231--National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and

Prevention Month, 2015

Executive Order 13690--Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management

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The President

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Proclamation 9229 of January 30, 2015

American Heart Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In the United States, cardiovascular disease--including

heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure--is

responsible for one out of every three deaths. It is

the number one killer of American women and men, and it

is a leading cause of serious illness and disability.

Across our Nation, we have lost devoted mothers and

fathers, loved siblings, and cherished friends to this

devastating epidemic. During American Heart Month, as

we honor their memories, let us recommit to improving

our heart health and continuing the fight against this

deadly disease, for ourselves and our families.

ross our Nation, we have lost devoted mothers and

fathers, loved siblings, and cherished friends to this

devastating epidemic. During American Heart Month, as

we honor their memories, let us recommit to improving

our heart health and continuing the fight against this

deadly disease, for ourselves and our families.

Americans of all backgrounds can be at risk for heart

disease and stroke--and nearly half of all adults have

at least one major risk factor. However, individuals

who are at high risk often do not know it, and data

suggest that many people who experience sudden cardiac

death do not act on early warning signs. That is why it

is important to understand the risk factors for

cardiovascular disease, such as obesity, inactivity,

and diabetes, and to keep your blood pressure and

cholesterol under control. By maintaining a healthy

diet, getting regular exercise, and not smoking, you

can control risk factors and help protect your heart.

To learn more about cardiovascular health, talk with

your healthcare provider and visit www.CDC.gov/heartdisease heartdisease.

My Administration is committed to leading a new era of

medicine_one that delivers the right treatment at the

right time_and to ensuring Americans live longer,

healthier, more productive lives. That is why earlier

this year, I announced the Precision Medicine

Initiative. This bold new effort will revolutionize how

our Nation fights disease by investing in research that

will enable clinicians to tailor treatments to

individual patients

ricans live longer,

healthier, more productive lives. That is why earlier

this year, I announced the Precision Medicine

Initiative. This bold new effort will revolutionize how

our Nation fights disease by investing in research that

will enable clinicians to tailor treatments to

individual patients. Additionally, in 2011 we launched

Million Hearts, an unprecedented effort that is

bringing together Federal Agencies, non-profit

organizations, and private-sector partners to prevent 1

million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. We are

working to enhance clinical care, bolster disease

prevention programs, and empower individuals and

communities to make healthy choices, demonstrating that

improving the health system can save lives. More

information on these important initiatives is available

at www.NIH.gov/precisionmedicine and

www.millionhearts.HHS.gov.

At the same time, First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's

Move! initiative is encouraging young people to develop

heart-healthy habits from an early age, and the

Affordable Care Act is allowing more families to access

quality, affordable health care. New protections under

the law require most insurance plans to cover

recommended preventive services without copays, and

they prevent insurers from denying coverage due to a

pre-existing condition like heart disease.

Affordable Care Act is allowing more families to access

quality, affordable health care. New protections under

the law require most insurance plans to cover

recommended preventive services without copays, and

they prevent insurers from denying coverage due to a

pre-existing condition like heart disease.

On Friday, February 6, Michelle and I invite all

Americans to join in marking National Wear Red Day. By

wearing red, we help raise awareness of cardiovascular

disease and provide an important reminder that it is

never too early to take action to protect our health.

This month, let us reaffirm our resolve to fight this

epidemic and continue our work to build a brighter

future for our families.

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In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing

fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by

Joint Resolution approved December 30, 1963, as amended

(77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the

President issue an annual proclamation designating

February as ``American Heart Month.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the

United States of America, do hereby proclaim February

2015 as American Heart Month, and I invite all

Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on

February 6, 2015. I also invite the Governors of the

States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of

other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United

States, and the American people to join me in

recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to fighting

cardiovascular disease.

r Red Day on

February 6, 2015. I also invite the Governors of the

States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of

other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United

States, and the American people to join me in

recognizing and reaffirming our commitment to fighting

cardiovascular disease.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this

thirtieth day of January, in the year of our Lord two

thousand fifteen, and of the Independence of the United

States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.

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