Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 87, No. 23 

Thursday, February 3, 2022 

Title 3— 

The President 

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 fortysixth. 

[FR Doc. 2022–02447 

Filed 2–2–22; 11:15 am] 

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