American Heart Month, 2021

[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 24 (Monday, February 8, 2021)]

[Presidential Documents]

[Pages 8537-8538]

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

[FR Doc No: 2021-02675]

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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 24 / Monday, February 8, 2021 /

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Title 3--

The President

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Proclamation 10145 of February 3, 2021

American Heart Month, 2021

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Tragically, heart disease continues to be a leading

cause of death in the United States. It affects

Americans of all genders, races, and ethnicities. Yet

despite being one of the country's most costly and

deadly diseases, it is among the most preventable.

During American Heart Month, we recommit to fighting

this disease by promoting better health, wellness, and

prevention awareness in our communities.

Heart disease can impact anyone, but risk factors such

as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical

inactivity, obesity, tobacco use, and alcohol abuse can

increase the likelihood of developing the disease. By

adopting a few healthy habits, each of us can reduce

our risk. Avoiding tobacco, moderating alcohol

consumption, making balanced and nutritious meal

choices, and staying active can help prevent or treat

conditions that lead to heart disease. Adults with

heart conditions are also at increased risk of severe

illness from COVID-19, which makes it even more

important to follow these suggestions.

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consumption, making balanced and nutritious meal

choices, and staying active can help prevent or treat

conditions that lead to heart disease. Adults with

heart conditions are also at increased risk of severe

illness from COVID-19, which makes it even more

important to follow these suggestions.

We have seen the death rate from heart attacks rise

dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic because

people are delaying or not seeking care after

experiencing symptoms. It is important not to ignore

early warning signs like chest pain, palpitations,

shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness. And the

symptoms of a heart attack can be different for men and

women, an often-overlooked fact that can impact when

people seek care. For more resources and information,

follow your health care provider's advice or visit

www.CDC.gov/HeartDisease.

My Administration is committed to supporting Americans

in their efforts to achieve heart health. Under the

Affordable Care Act, many insurance plans cover

preventive services like blood pressure and obesity

screening at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. By

protecting and expanding access to quality, affordable

health care, we will work tirelessly to provide all

Americans with the care they need to prevent and treat

heart disease.

nce plans cover

preventive services like blood pressure and obesity

screening at no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. By

protecting and expanding access to quality, affordable

health care, we will work tirelessly to provide all

Americans with the care they need to prevent and treat

heart disease.

We are also committed to closing the racial disparities

in cardiovascular health. Despite an overall decline in

death rates for heart disease, risk of heart disease

death differs by race and ethnicity, and Black

Americans continue to have the highest death rate for

heart disease. Increased awareness and access to care

will help reduce these staggering and unacceptable

statistics.

This month, we also honor the health care

professionals, researchers, and heart health advocates

who save our fellow Americans' lives with their hard

work. Every day, they put themselves on the front lines

of our fight against heart disease, as well as the

scourge of COVID-19.

The First Lady and I encourage everyone to participate

in National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 5th. By

wearing red, we honor those we have lost to heart

disease, and we raise awareness of the steps we can all

take to prevent this devastating disease. Combatting

heart disease is essential to improving public health

in our Nation, and together we will

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renew our efforts to make all Americans aware of its

signs and symptoms. This month, we recommit to building

a healthier future for all.

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take to prevent this devastating disease. Combatting

heart disease is essential to improving public health

in our Nation, and together we will

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renew our efforts to make all Americans aware of its

signs and symptoms. This month, we recommit to building

a healthier future for all.

In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing

fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by

Joint Resolution approved December 30, 1963, as amended

(36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the President issue

an annual proclamation designating February as

``American Heart Month.''

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of

the United States of America, do hereby proclaim

February 2021 as American Heart Month, and I invite all

Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on

February 5, 2021. 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

third day of February, in the year of our Lord two

thousand twenty-one, and of the Independence of the

United States of America the two hundred and forty-

fifth.

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