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Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started! Fact Sheet
          
          
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                                Overview
                Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. This fact sheet provides heart-healthy tips to help you take action to reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors.
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                                      Publication Date:
                      
            January 2024
                  
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                      English
                  
                  
                  
                  
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