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Statement of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on American Heart Month February 2010

Published in Law and Health Weekly, February 27th, 2010

American Heart Month is a time to spread awareness of the dangers of heart disease and stroke, and recommit to strengthening prevention, improving treatments, and helping all Americans live longer, healthier lives.

Hundreds of thousands of American families are devastated each year by heart disease. Even though the risk factors for heart disease can be prevented or controlled, it is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States.

And yet, heart disease is preventable. By leading a healthy lifestyle, Americans can lower their risk of heart disease by as much as 82 percent. This means following a heart healthy eating plan, getting...

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Source: Law and Health Weekly (2010-02-27)

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