Hirono Leads Effort to Raise Awareness of Heart Disease

Statement

Senator Mazie K. Hirono led a bipartisan coalition of 17 senators to introduce a resolution to designate February 2016 as American Heart Month, and February 5, 2016 as National Wear Red Day.

"Heart disease kills three out of every ten people in Hawaii and one in seven nationwide, including a significant number of women and minorities," said Senator Hirono. "It is through preventative treatment and research that we will ensure that fewer families are impacted by heart disease, and with the support of my colleagues, this effort will bring to light the importance of promoting heart health."

"Our sincere thanks to Sen. Hirono for putting American Heart Month front and center before the nation's lawmakers," said Mark Creager, M.D., president of the American Heart Association. "We commend the senator and the resolution's cosponsors for their ongoing dedication and commitment to the fight against heart disease, the no. 1 killer of women, and we encourage the Senate to unanimously approve this important legislation."

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