Question: When was the American Heart Association formed?

American Heart Association


The American Heart Association (AHA) is a non-profit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research[1], educates consumers on healthy living[2] and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. Originally formed in New York City in 1924 as the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease,[3] it is currently headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency.
They are known for publishing  on cardiovascular disease and prevention, standards on basic life support and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and in 2014  issued its first guidelines for preventing strokes in women.[4] They are known also for operating a number of highly visible public service campaigns starting in the 1970s, and also operate a number of fundraising events. In 1994, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, an industry publication, released a study that showed the American Heart Association was ranked as the 5th "most popular charity/non-profit in America."[5]  The Association was listed as the 22nd largest charity by Forbes in 2018[6].
The mission of the organization, updated in 2018, is "To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives."[7]
History

1915–1980s: Founding and early years

The American Heart Association grew out of a set of smaller precursor groups. The primary precursor was the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease, formed in New York City in 1915, to study whether patients with heart disease could safely return to work. Several similar organizations formed or evolved in Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago in the 1920s. Recognizing the need for a national organization to share research and promote findings, the American Heart Association was formed in 1924 by six cardiologists representing several of these precursor groups.[3]
The AHA remained small until the 1940s when it was selected for support by Procter & Gamble, via their PR firm, from a list of applicant charities. Procter & Gamble gave $1.5 million from its radio show, Truth or Consequences, allowing the organization to go national.[8]
Recommendations regarding limiting saturated fats and cholesterol emerged from a series of scientific studies in the 1950s, and related American Heart Association dietary guidelines emerged between 1957 and 1961. The 1957 AHA report included: (1) Diet may play an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, (2) The fat content and total calories in the diet are probably important factors, (3) The ratio between saturated and unsaturated fat may be the basic determinant, and (4) A wide variety of other factors beside fat, both dietary and non-dietary, may be important. By 1961, these finding had been strengthened, leading to the new 1961 AHA recommendations: (1) Maintain a correct body weight, (2) Engage in moderate exercise, e.g., walking to aid in weight reduction, (3) Reduce intake of total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Increase intake of polyunsaturated fat, (4) Men with a strong family history of atherosclerosis should pay particular attention to diet modification, and (5) Dietary changes should be carried out under medical supervision. These recommendations continued to become more precise from 1957 to 1980, but maintained "a general coherence among them".[9]
1990s–2000s: Awareness campaigns
In 1994, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, an industry publication, released the results of the largest study of charitable and non-profit organization popularity and credibility. The study showed that the American Heart Association was ranked as the 5th "most popular charity/non-profit in America" of over 100 charities researched with 95% of Americans over the age of 12 choosing Love and Like A lot description category for the American Heart Association.[5]
In 2003 published the “Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure” (JNC 7).[10]
On October 28, 2009 The American Heart Association and the Ad Council launched a hands-only CPR public service announcement and website.[11] On November 30, 2009, The American Heart Association announced a new cardiac arrest awareness campaign called Be the Beat.[12] The campaign's aim is to teach 12- to 15-year-olds fun ways to learn the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automated external defibrillator.
In 2004 the AHA launched the "Go Red for Women" campaign[13]. Historically men have been the primary subjects of heart disease and stroke research. "Go Red for Women" specifically targets women with information about risks and action they can take to protect their health. All revenues from the local and national campaigns goes to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.[14]
In May 2010, the AHA entered into a strategic relationship Nintendo related to the Wii Console[15]. The AHA heart check-mark icon was featured on the box of the console as well as on the Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort titles.
2012 – Current: Recent events and activities

It also carried out a campaign in 2012 to educate more people on how to carry out hands-only CPR.[16][17][18] The 2012 campaign, which began in New York City, had Jennifer Coolidge as the spokesperson.[19]
In 2012, singer-songwriter and actress Michelle Williams became an ambassador for the Power to End Stroke campaign. In speaking of her role she said "I am honored to partner with the campaign […] My father had a stroke in 2005 due to smoking, diabetes and an unhealthy diet, and my grandmother was diagnosed with having a stroke in 2006 when she went to her doctor for a simple outpatient procedure. I am bringing awareness to people so that strokes can be prevented. Let's take care of ourselves…the first step is knowledge about your health."[20]
In 2014, the American Heart Association issued its first guidelines for preventing strokes in women.[4]
In 2015, the American Heart Association officially endorsed the Tobacco 21 campaign, urging local, state and national governments to raise the tobacco and nicotine sales age from 18 to 21.[21]
In 2018, it was announced that the American Heart Association was working with Charity Dynamics and Mitek to enable participants in their national youth market fundraising program to quickly and easily deposit check donations directly from their mobile phone.[22]
In 2018, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued new guidelines for clinicians on the management of cholesterol as a way to reduce risk for heart attack and stroke. Newly included in the guidelines is a recommendation to use coronary artery calcium score if healthcare providers are having difficulty deciding if a patient could benefit from statin medications or should focus solely on lifestyle modifications. The cholesterol guidelines were last updated in 2013. [23]
A  is available on the American Heart Association website.
Key people
Nancy Brown has been Chief Executive Officer since 2009. See a list of the Association's key staff and volunteer leaders at www.heart.org - about us. ()
Ivor Benjamin, M.D.[24], is the volunteer president of the American Heart Association for its 2018–19 fiscal year.[25] James Postl serves as the volunteer chairperson of the board with his two-year term ending on June 30, 2019.[26]

Star Jones[27], Queen Latifah[28] and a host of other celebrities and notables support the organization's mission.
Melania Trump was the Chairwoman[29] for The American Heart Association's Palm Beach Heart Ball [30]in 2010.
In 2012, singer-songwriter and actress Michelle Williams became an ambassador for the Power to End Stroke campaign.[20]
Publications

Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
Stroke
Circulation
Circulation Research
Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology[31]
Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease






Standards
Basic life support
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
See also
Automated external defibrillator (AED)
American Heart Month
AHA Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards






, Go Red For Women