Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death in the United States. The impact of heart disease on the communities we serve is high. For Asians or Pacific Islanders, heart disease is second only to cancer as a cause of death.
Join Asian Services In Action, Inc (ASIA) and be one in a Million Hearts™ by taking the pledge to:
- Prevent heart disease and stroke in your family by understanding the risks
- Get up and get active by exercising for 30 minutes on most days of the week
- Know your ABCS: Appropriate Aspirin Therapy, Blood Pressure Control, Cholesterol Management, and Smoking Cessation• Stay strong by eating a heart-healthy diet that is high in fresh fruits and vegetables and low in sodium, saturated and trans fats, and cholesterol
- Take control of your heart health by following your doctor’s instructions for medications and treatment
Will you be one in a Million Hearts™? Visit http://millionhearts.
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Million Hearts™
Launched in September 2011 by the Department of Health and Human Services and co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Million Hearts™ initiative brings together public and private partners to prevent heart disease and stroke.
