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The Initiative Heart disease and stroke are the first and fourth leading causes of death in the United States. Heart disease is responsible for 1 of every 3 deaths in the country. Million Hearts™ is a national initiative that has set an ambitious goal to prevention 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. The impact will be even greater over time. Million Hearts™ aims to prevent heart disease and stroke by: Improving access to effective care. Improving the quality of care for the ABCS. Focusing clinical attention on the prevention of heart attack and stroke. Activating the public to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. Improving the prescription and adherence to appropriate medications for the ABCS. The Million Hearts™ initiative will focus, coordinate, and enhance cardiovascular disease prevention activities across the public and private sectors in an unprecedented effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five