Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States. About 600,000 Americans die of heart disease annually. This represents almost 25% of all U.S. deaths. To raise awareness of this disease, February has been recognized as “American Heart Month” since 1963.

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https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/resources/diseases/heart.htm#:~:text=Heart%20disease%20is%20the%20leading,American%20Heart%20Month%E2%80%9D%20since%201963.