Office of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Kicks Off American Heart Month in Baltimore

Today, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was joined by officials from the Baltimore City Health Department, the American Heart Association (Mid-Atlantic Affiliate), and St. Agnes Hospital to challenge city residents to improve their health at events taking place during American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in Baltimore City and the leading cause of death overall. Heart disease is a key contributor to the life expectancy gap that persists among city neighborhoods.

“I want to thank our partners for working with us to raise awareness about heart health this month,” said Mayor Rawlings-Blake. “Many people know that the key to improving their health is a diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables and low in sodium, saturated and trans fats, and cholesterol. Unfortunately, more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five leading causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. We need individuals to begin taking responsibility for their lives—and setting an example for young people—by taking control of their heart health.”...