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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 2025 as American Heart Month in New York State, highlighting the critical importance of heart health awareness. The resolution emphasizes that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one in four deaths attributed to it, and provides alarming statistics such as one person dying every 37 seconds from cardiovascular disease and 85 million Americans living with some form of heart condition. It calls attention to specific health disparities, noting that heart disease is particularly prevalent among African American and Hispanic/Latino populations, and underscores that the condition is preventable by targeting risk factors like smoking and maintaining healthy blood pressure. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of public awareness, community support, and learning life-saving techniques like CPR and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to improve survival rates during cardiac emergencies. By requesting the governor's official proclamation, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of heart disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage community involvement in heart health education and prevention.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K102