Political Quotes

“heart disease is the world's No. 1 killer. Heart disease is responsible for one in every three deaths. It afflicts men, women, and children. It crosses all geographic and economic lines. That is why on September 26, 2004, the World Heart Federation, working with cardiovascular associations in the United States and 100 other countries, will recognize the fifth annual World Heart Day. World Heart Day is a day devoted to heart disease prevention. This year's theme is ``Children, Adolescents and Heart Disease.'' But before we think it is a problem confined to children in poor countries, we need to look in our own backyard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: an estimated 15 percent of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 years are overweight; approximately 22 percent of high school students smoke; and one-third of high school students did not meet sufficient standards for physical activity. These are troubling numbers and they are all contributing factors to heart disease. Heart disease continues to claim more lives in the United States than any other illness. The seriousness of these statistics cannot be ignored and I encourage every American family to take steps now to prevent disease in the future. Through education and prevention measures, we can greatly reduce the incidence of chronic conditions brought about by poor health choices for a whole generation. We are working to do our part at the national level.…”