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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Across the nation, February 2018 has been set aside |
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as American Heart Month to encourage Americans to take steps to |
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improve their heart health and reduce their risk of cardiovascular |
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disease; and |
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WHEREAS, The leading cause of death in the United States, |
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cardiovascular disease takes the life of one in every four men and |
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women; nearly half of Americans have at least one of its risk |
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factors, which include high blood pressure, obesity, physical |
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inactivity, and an unhealthy diet, and the chance of developing |
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cardiovascular disease increases with age; and |
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WHEREAS, Men and women of all ages can reduce their risk for |
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heart disease by making positive lifestyle changes, such as |
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quitting smoking, adding exercise to their daily routine, and |
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adopting a low-sodium, heart-healthy diet; it is also important |
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that individuals receive regular medical checkups to manage |
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conditions that may contribute to heart disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Taking an active role in protecting heart health can |
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make a lifesaving difference for millions of Americans, and by |
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spreading a message of prevention, those observing American Heart |
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Month are making a meaningful contribution; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 2018 as American Heart Month |
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in Texas and encourage residents to do their part in preventing |
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heart disease. |