[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 156 (Thursday, September 26, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            WORLD HEART DAY

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to one of the 
most important issues facing our Nation and world.
  This weekend is World Heart Day, a time for individuals around the 
globe to annually be informed about the issues surrounding 
cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, and to 
highlight the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control 
the disease.
  You see, cardiovascular disease is the world's leading cause of 
death. Each year it claims the lives of almost 18 million people, while 
devastating many more families.
  You see, I have cardiovascular disease; and as someone with a heart 
condition, I humbly stand before the House and I say that we can do 
better.
  World Heart Day is about families, communities, and governments 
around the globe coming together, regardless of affiliation, to combat 
a shared enemy that affects the lives of far too many.
  With controlling our diets, sticking to an exercise regimen, and 
avoiding the use of tobacco products, 80 percent of premature deaths 
from cardiovascular disease can be avoided.
  Please join me in taking control of your health before it is too 
late.

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