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Proclamation 9840

American Heart Month, 2019

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

Impact dates

  1. American Heart Month designation ends

  2. 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

Timeline

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

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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