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Proclamation 8477 of February 1, 2010 

American Heart Month, 2010 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Its victims 

are women and men, and people of all backgrounds and ethnicities, in 

all regions of our country. Although heart disease is one of our Nation’s 

most costly and widespread health problems, it is among the most preventable. During American Heart Month, we rededicate ourselves to fighting 

this disease by improving our own heart-healthy habits, and by raising 

awareness in our homes and our communities. 

Protecting our families from heart disease requires each of us to take responsibility for our health and that of our children—including exercising regularly, 

maintaining a healthy diet, avoiding tobacco, and raising our children to 

spend more time playing outside. Because obesity is a leading risk factor 

for heart disease, good nutrition and physical activity are crucial for all 

our families. 

This month, we honor the health-care professionals, researchers, and heart 

health ambassadors who save lives and spare suffering. Every day, these 

dedicated individuals put themselves on the front lines of our fight against 

heart disease. To better equip them, my Administration is investing in 

cutting-edge research, such as a large DNA sequencing study funded by 

the National Institutes of Health which could unlock earlier treatment options 

for high-risk individuals. 

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is sponsoring The Heart 

Truth campaign, which reminds women of their risk for heart disease and 

empowers them to reduce it. On Friday, February 5, Michelle and I encourage 

all Americans to recognize the campaign’s National Wear Red Day by wearing 

red or the campaign’s Red Dress Pin to support women’s heart disease 

awareness and remind all women about their risk for heart disease. 

In acknowledgement of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved December 30, 

1963, as amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the 

President issue an annual proclamation designating February as ‘‘American 

Heart Month.’’ 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, do hereby proclaim February 2010 as American Heart Month, 

and I invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on 

February 5, 2010. 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. 

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6086 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 24 / Friday, February 5, 2010 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of 

February, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence 

of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. 

[FR Doc. 2010–2743 

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