IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 752 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2018 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. McGovern , Mrs. Beatty , and Mrs. Comstock ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world’s leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and recognizing February 2018 as American Heart Month .

Whereas the World Health Organization estimates that each year 17.5 million people die from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) globally; Whereas, of these deaths, 80 percent are due to heart attacks and strokes and about three quarters occur in low- and middle-income countries; Whereas CVDs result in tremendous health care costs and lost productivity and, if not addressed, the United States alone will spend over 1 trillion dollars by 2035 on costs relating to CVD; Whereas the heavy burden of death and disability from CVDs can be decreased through changes in behavior linked to major risk factors, including reduced tobacco use and salt consumption and improvements in access to medical treatment and services; Whereas essential quality-assured medicines and technologies are critical components to address the global burden of CVDs; and Whereas United States leadership and support has strengthened surveillance, enhanced workforce capacity, and provided valuable technical exchanges in the area of CVD: Now, therefore, be it