IHS Participating in the Million Hearts™ Campaign and Spreading the Message of "ABCS" for Heart Health
As you may know, February is American Heart Month. In 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services launched the Million Hearts™ campaign to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes among American people over a period of 5 years. Heart disease (also known as Cardiovascular Disease or CVD) is a major health problem for individuals with diabetes, and is the leading cause of death in American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The Indian Health Service has partnered with this very important campaign to help promote heart health in the community and clinic setting.
The ABCS for Heart Health are:
- Use Aspirin;
- Control Blood Pressure;
- Control Cholesterol;
- Quit Smoking or Using Tobacco.
To learn more about the Million Hearts campaign and how you can participate as an individual, a health care provider, a community, or an organization, click on the links below:
