The Administration's FY2001 budget proposes level funding for this program, not even an inflationary increase. This will ensure that additional states receive funding for core capacity or comprehensive cardiovascular disease programs. It will allow states to start or enhance CVD surveillance efforts and focus on the underserved and high risk populations. Basic Facts About Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is our nation's leading cause of death. 10 million Americans are disabled as a result of stroke and heart disease.
Smokers have twice the risk of heart attack of nonsmokers.
Sedentary people have twice the risk of heart disease as those who are physically active. CDC's Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program CDC will fund state cardiovascular disease programs in an estimated 18 states with the highest rates of CVD in the nation. CDC is working with state and national partners to develop a national CVD prevention program plan. CDC and its partners are conducting model programs of CVD risk reduction among high-risk populations. CDC funds comprehensive school health education programs in 15 states aimed at promoting good nutrition and physical activity, and preventing tobacco use among children.