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Proclamation 9573

American Heart Month, 2017

This proclamation designates February 2017 as American Heart Month and encourages Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 3, 2017 to raise awareness about heart disease prevention. It highlights progress in reducing heart disease deaths while noting it remains a leading cause of death, and invites governors and officials to join in recognizing the fight against cardiovascular disease.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 9673

Impact dates

  1. National Wear Red Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2017 as American Heart Month
  • Invite Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 3, 2017
  • Invite Governors, Puerto Rico officials, and other territorial officials to join in recognizing fight against cardiovascular disease

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 2017 as American Heart Month
  • Invitation to wear red on February 3, 2017

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9573: American Heart Month, 2017 · Executive Orders