[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 131, 115th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9573 of February 2, 2017

American Heart Month, 2017

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

The death rate from heart disease in the United States has fallen
dramatically since the 1960s, a significant public health victory.
Despite this progress, heart disease remains a leading cause of death
for both men and women in the United States, and we must reduce its
toll. During American Heart Month, we remember those who have lost their
lives to heart disease and resolve to improve its prevention, detection,
and treatment. It is a time for all of us to reaffirm our commitment to
improving cardiovascular health--for ourselves, our families, and our
communities.

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Over the past several decades, we have learned much about factors that
contribute to heart disease, how to monitor those triggers, and ways to
treat them. We know that individuals can live longer and better lives by
refraining from tobacco use, maintaining an optimal blood pressure and a
healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.
Innovative companies continue to offer new tools and online systems,
giving people more access than ever to information they can use to make
informed, health-conscious choices.
Scientific research and evidence-based interventions to prevent or treat
heart attacks and strokes have played an important part in making these
strides. Developments in technology and the discovery of early markers
of heart disease have allowed us to diagnose and treat heart disease
sooner than ever before. American innovators continue to develop
treatments for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and our health
care providers continue to promote best strategies and educate Americans
to stay heart healthy.
To highlight the importance of preventing heart disease, Melania and I
invite all Americans to wear red this Friday, February 3, 2017, to
observe National Wear Red Day. Working together on National Wear Red
Day, and throughout the year, we can raise awareness about heart disease
and make our Nation healthier.
In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing fight against
cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved on
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, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim February 2017 as American Heart Month, and I
invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February
3, 2017. 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 second day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
first.
DONALD J. TRUMP