Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by social and economic barriers, and requires a collaborative approach between government, health care professionals, community organizations, and individuals to address the epidemic.
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Parkland Health Recognized for Quality Care Across SpecialtiesÂ
Parkland Health has earned the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality award for achieving high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines® program.
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For Black Women’s Hearts, Wear Red in Church This Sunday
National Wear Red Day, a heart health awareness event, encourages Black women to wear red to raise awareness about the higher risk of cardiovascular disease in the Black community, with churches participating all month long.
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Heart Disease Still the Leading Cause of U.S. Deaths
Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death in the U.S., with risk factors such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes continuing to affect more than 180 million Americans by 2050.