American Heart Association says Vaping Industry faces a triple threat: Science, Advocacy, Community Action
November 16, 2019
Philadelphia, PA – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, today announced an aggressive, three-pronged initiative involving research, policy advocacy and youth activation intended to urgently address the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use.
The initiative, launched as 1 in 4 high school students nationwide report using e-cigarettes, has three central components.
American Heart Association announces sweeping research investment, policy advocacy fund and youth activation campaign demanding “Big Vape” to #QuitLying (American Heart Association)
American Heart Association says Leading Health Organizations Support First-Ever Consensus Recommendations to Encourage Young Children’s Consumption of Healthy Drinks
October 15, 2019
Princeton, NJ – The American Heart Association says leading medical and nutrition organizations recommend breast milk, infant formula, water, and plain milk as part of a new set of comprehensive beverage recommendations for children, outlined by age (birth through age 5).
Final Farm Bill protects SNAP, addresses Food Insecurity
December 28, 2018
American Heart Association
Washington, D.C. – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement on the final farm bill language released by House and Senate negotiators:
“We commend congressional leaders for negotiating a bipartisan farm bill that prioritizes the needs of low-income people to provide a reliable source of food for their families.
Nancy Brown; Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
American Heart Association says FDA moves to restrict sales of electronic cigarettes, but more can be done
December 1, 2018
American Heart Association
Washington, D.C. – The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, issued the following statement from CEO Nancy Brown in response to today’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement to limit access to flavored tobacco products:
Closeup of woman smoking electronic cigarette outdoor. Proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars is historic and long overdue. (American Heart Association)
American Heart Association says new WHO findings on physical activity alarming
September 17, 2018
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on the World Health Organization (WHO)’s findings of insufficient physical activity in the world’s adult population.
According to the study, 40 percent of adults in the United States do not get the recommended amount of physical activity.
Increase your physical activity. Adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity daily and children should get at least one hour of activity every day.
CDC reports Adult and Teen Obesity Rates hit all-time high
October 14, 2017
Dallas, TX – New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicate the adult obesity rates in the United States are now a staggering 40 percent while youth obesity rates grew to 20 percent for 12-to-19-year-olds.
An all-time high, these rates and the persistent disparities across different race-ethnicity groups further elevate public health concerns about how our nation can prevent and reduce obesity.
American Heart Association calls for transformative change to reverse trends in obesity. (American Heart Association)
American Heart Association says Renewed Trend in Movie Tobacco Scenes Disturbing
July 8, 2017
Washington, D.C. – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments today on a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on “Tobacco Use in Top-Grossing Movies — United States, 2010–2016:”
“Based on previous trends, we thought tobacco use in film would soon play its final scene. This latest CDC study indicates a troublesome plot twist.
The Surgeon General has concluded that there is a causal relationship between depictions of smoking in the movies and the initiation of smoking among young persons.
In spite of extraordinary progress, more needs to be done to save Women from Heart Disease, says American Heart Association CEO
June 24, 2017
Washington, D.C. – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown and co-author of the study “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Regarding Cardiovascular Disease in Women” published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, issued the following comments:
“Cardiovascular diseases cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined. That’s why the American Heart Association first brought this critical issue to light through the creation of the Go Red For Women™ movement in 2004.”
Nancy Brown; Chief Executive Officer, American Heart Association
American Heart Association Applauds Drop in Youth E-Cigarette Use
June 18, 2017
Latest National Tobacco Survey Spotlights Need for Continued CDC Funding, Strong FDA Regulation
Washington, D.C. – American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments on the 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products.
The survey revealed that from 2015-2016, the number of middle and high school current tobacco users decreased (from 4.7 million in 2015 to 3.9 million in 2016), and e-cigarette use among these students declined for the first time (from 3 million in 2015 to just under 2.2 million in 2016):
2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey shows that from 2015-2016 e-cigarette use among these students declined for the first time.
Economic and Health Impact of Sugary Drink Taxes
April 25, 2017
Dallas, TX – Nancy Brown, American Heart Association CEO, comments on evaluation of sugary drink taxes in Berkeley, California published in the PLOS Medicine.
“This study adds to the compelling evidence that simply cannot be ignored. The residents of Berkeley, who voted for a sugary drink tax in their community, are now seeing the benefits of significantly reduced consumption of sugary drinks, significantly increased consumption of water and consumers are switching to healthier drinks.”
