New CDC data show the COVID-19 pandemic set Black adults 10 years back in reducing heart disease deaths
"Live to the Beat" hip hop-themed wellness event streaming live fromAtlantaonFebruary 25to feature Grammy Award-winning artist Killer Mike and others
ATLANTA,Feb. 17, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- The health implications from COVID-19 have been felt across society, especially for the Black community. According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the national decline in heart disease death rate reversed during the COVID-19 pandemic, disproportionately affecting Black adults. CDC data show that during the pandemicthe United Stateslost approximately five years of progress in reducing heart disease rates across all races and ethnicities. Black adults experienced approximately 10 years of lost progress. OnSaturday, February 25inAtlanta, the CDC Foundation's "Live to the Beat" campaign will leverage the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, American Heart Month as well as Black History Month to shine a spotlight on steps people can take to improve their heart health by hosting an immersive cultural health and wellness event, "Live to the Beat." The event will be hosted by renowned rapper Killer Mike and streamed live online at LiveToTheBeat.org.
In recent studies, cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease, has been cited as the leading cause of potentially preventable death inthe United States, with more people dying each year from CVD than any other cause. In 2021 alone, more than 930,000 deaths inthe United Stateswere due to CVD, which equates to 1 in every 4 deaths. Although mortality rates have increased across all demographic groups, Black adults continue to be disproportionately affected. According to theAmerican Heart Association, the prevalence ofhigh blood pressureamong Black people inthe United Statesis among the highest in the world.
The CDC Foundation's"Live to the Beat"campaign, which includes theFebruary 25event, is kicking off its second year with an enhanced focus on community outreach aimed at helping address cardiovascular disease in Black adults inthe United States.“生活节拍”运动在其第一个外祖母e months produced a suite of 65 cardiovascular disease (CVD) education resources; generated more than 479,000 connections to culturally-relevant health education content; engaged with more than 11,000 people through community wellness events; and referred nearly 1,500 people to additional health resources.
"The CDC Foundation is encouraged by the warm reception the "Live to the Beat" campaign has received from the public health community and from Black people across the nation," saidLauren Smith, MD, MPH,chief health equity and strategy officer for the CDC Foundation."With recent CDC data showing we still have a long way to go, the campaign's plans to engage more audiences through community and grassroots outreach are now more important than ever."
“作为一个旅游音乐家是很有趣,但是n't lend itself to the healthiest of lifestyles. A few years ago, in between touring cycles, my doctor told me that all of my indicators were saying I needed to make some lifestyle changes if I wanted to be around to see my band become rap's AC/DC,"said Killer Mike, Grammy Award-winning rapper and community activist."Ever since, I've been on mission to learn how to take better care of myself. I look forward to learning more and engaging the Black community at 'Live to the Beat.'"
The CDC Foundation has engagedRock The Bells,the global platform founded by CEO and Entertainment icon LL COOL J to elevate Hip Hop culture, to produce theFebruary 25"Live to the Beat" event. The event will engage hundreds of people in-person and thousands more via a livestream atLiveToTheBeat.orgwith an immersive experience filled with heart-healthy activities. Activities and special guests include a DJ set by radio personality and hostBig Tigger; a healthy meals cooking class instructed bychefNzali Scales; a hip-hop fitness session led by personal trainer and TV personalityToya Johnson; meditation and yoga with wellness expertLauren Williams;and on-site health screenings, all aimed to provide attendees with fun activities, knowledge about CVD prevention, and the tools they need to develop heart-healthy daily habits.
The "Live to the Beat" wellness event will take place at The West Venue, 1710 Defoor Avenue NW,Atlanta, 30318 onFebruary 25from 2:00–6:00 PM EST. The interactive event will include incentives and prize drawings for on-site and virtual participants. Attendees canRSVPto attend in-person in Atlanta.
About CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched more than 1,300 programs and raised over$1.9 billion.The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs inthe United Statesand in more than 90 countries last year. Follow the CDC Foundation onTwitter,Facebook,LinkedIn,InstagramandTikTok.
About "Live to the Beat"
The "Live to the Beat" campaign is led by CDC Foundation as part of itsAlliance for Million Hearts®, a public-private coalition to help fuel the Million Hearts® Initiative toward its goal of preventing one million heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events by 2027. The campaign aims to reduce cardiovascular disease risk among Black adults ages 35–54 with a focus on primary prevention, including moving more, eating better, quitting smoking and addressing key risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. Amgen and Bayer are funders for the campaign; the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), Black Heart Association (BHA), Girl Trek and National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) are community partners. To learn more about the "Live to the Beat" and steps to take for healthier living, visitLivetoTheBeat.org.
SOURCE CDC Foundation
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