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is offically known, involves any abnormal condition, health threat or physical activity that is detrimental to the normal function and healthy operation of the heart and circulatory system.

To support the accomplishment of its mission, the AHA engages in three businesses: CVD Science, CVD Education and Community Programs and Revenue Generation. *

Those who contribute to the fundraising campaign have a need to know how the funds are spent. Virginia’s AHA dollar was spent with 6.7 percent slotted to management and general expenses, 9.9 percent to professional education and training, 14.8 percent for fundraising expense, 18.9 percent for community service, 21.3 percent for public health education and 28.4 percent for research.

Major achievements of AHA research include: the development of artificial pacemaker device, the development and guidelines for CPR, the development of the heart-lung machine, the confirmation of cholesterol as a risk factor for CVD and the confirmation of smoking as a risk factor for CVD.

The first local AHA campaign event to look forward to has always been a lot of fun for the whole family and fun can be very good for your family hearts.

Beverly Atkins and Sandra Jenkins are co-chairing the annual Turkeywalk, a beautiful six-mile hike among fall colors and cool clean air up Old Hollow (Route 612) in Sperryville.

Look for further announcements and official brochures and join up for the good health of your heart.

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