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Proclamation 9840

American Heart Month, 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates February 2019 as American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease, America's leading cause of death. It encourages Americans to adopt heart-healthy behaviors including physical activity, healthy diet, and avoiding tobacco, and specifically promotes participation in National Wear Red Day on February 1, 2019.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 2043

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 2043

    Federal Register PDF

  3. American Heart Month designation ends

  4. National Wear Red Day

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2019 as American Heart Month
  • Encourage participation in National Wear Red Day on February 1, 2019
  • Invite governors and officials to join in recognizing commitment to fighting heart disease

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 2019 as American Heart Month
  • National Wear Red Day observance on February 1, 2019

Near term (90d)

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Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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