Presidential Document2022-02447
American Heart Month, 2022
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February 3, 2022
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January 31, 2022
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 23 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 6395-6396]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-02447]
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Vol. 87
Thursday,
No. 23
February 3, 2022
Part V
The President
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Proclamation 10336--American Heart Month, 2022
Proclamation 10337--National Black History Month, 2022
Proclamation 10338--National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month, 2022
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Federal Register / Vol. 87 , No. 23 / Thursday, February 3, 2022 /
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 10336 of January 31, 2022
American Heart Month, 2022
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United
States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people
each year. During American Heart Month, we raise
awareness of the risks of heart disease, remember those
we have lost, and highlight steps we can all take to
save the lives of countless loved ones and address the
unequal burden of heart disease in high-risk
communities.
Through research and innovation, we have made
considerable progress in recent years to advance our
knowledge and treatment of heart disease. New
technologies allow us to diagnose, prevent, and treat
heart disease more rapidly and effectively than ever
before. We also have a better understanding of heart
disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, bad
cholesterol, smoking, being overweight or obese, and
type 2 diabetes.
Despite the significant progress we have made, heart
disease continues to exact a heartbreaking toll--a
burden disproportionately carried by Black and brown
Americans, American Indians and Alaska Natives, and
people who live in rural communities. Cardiovascular
diseases--including heart conditions and strokes--are
also a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths, which
are highest among women of color. Addressing these
tragic disparities and improving heart health has never
been more important, as people suffering from heart
disease and related conditions are also at increased
risk of severe illness and long-term effects from
COVID-19.
My Administration is committed to supporting Americans
in their efforts to achieve better heart health, as
well as closing the racial gaps in cardiovascular
disease. That is why I have asked the Congress to
launch a major new initiative--the Advanced Research
Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H--which would
invest billions of dollars in preventing, detecting,
and treating cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and
other deadly diseases. My Administration is also
working across Federal agencies to develop new programs
to alleviate heart health disparities, including those
that threaten maternal health.
Engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a
healthy diet and weight, managing stress, avoiding
smoking and vaping, and getting quality sleep each
night can all reduce the risk of heart disease and help
people live longer, healthier lives. While it is
essential to see a health care professional if you have
symptoms or risk factors related to heart disease,
research shows that taking a little time each day to
promote a healthy lifestyle can help improve your long-
term heart health.
On Friday, February 4th--National Wear Red Day--we
honor those we have lost to heart disease and raise
awareness of the actions we can all take to prevent it.
The First Lady and I encourage all Americans to observe
this important day. Continuing the fight against
cardiovascular disease is crucial to improving our
Nation's public health. During American Heart Month, we
must recommit ourselves to ensuring a healthier future
for all Americans.
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In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing
fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by
Joint Resolution approved 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, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of
the United States of America, do hereby proclaim
February 2022 as American Heart Month, and I invite all
Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on
February 4, 2022. 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
thirty-first day of January, in the year of our Lord
two thousand twenty-two, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and forty-
sixth.
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