AK HCR20

Designates February 2012 as American Heart Month in Alaska to recognize the ongoing fight against heart disease

Cardiovascular disease is the nation's leading cause of death, accounting for one in three deaths nationwide, with nearly 2,200 Americans dying daily

An estimated 785,000 new coronary attacks, 470,000 recurrent attacks, and 195,000 silent heart attacks are expected nationally that year

Urges all citizens to learn warning signs of heart attack and stroke, become trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and support comprehensive automated external defibrillator programs in their communities

Recognizes the American Heart Association's 2020 impact goal to improve cardiovascular health by 20 percent and reduce deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent