Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Tennessee and the U.S. It's also a major cause of disability for many individuals. To help prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, the Knox County Health Department is proud to promote American Heart Month.
We encourage you to explore the following programs, resources and tips to learn more about what you can do to improve the health of your family and community.
Some of the Knox County Health Department's programs aimed at reducing heart disease risk factors, like smoking and obesity, include:
- Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities
- Nutrition Education Activity Training (NEAT)
- Worksite Wellness
- Tobacco Use Prevention and Control
- Safe Routes to School
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