South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022

South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to establish programs that support heart-disease research and awareness among communities disproportionately affected by heart disease, including the South Asian population of the United States.

The programs include (1) grants to states for awareness initiatives and educational materials; and (2) research regarding heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other heart health-related ailments with respect to the South Asian population and other at-risk populations.

Bill 117 HR 3771, also known as the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act of 2022, aims to address the high rates of heart disease among South Asian Americans. The bill recognizes that South Asians in the United States face a disproportionately high risk of heart disease compared to other ethnic groups.

The legislation seeks to increase awareness of heart disease within the South Asian community by promoting education and outreach programs. It also calls for the development of culturally appropriate resources and materials to help South Asians better understand their risk factors for heart disease and how to prevent it.

Additionally, the bill allocates funding for research on heart disease within the South Asian population. This research will help to identify specific risk factors and develop targeted interventions to improve heart health outcomes for South Asians. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3771 aims to address the unique health disparities faced by South Asian Americans in relation to heart disease and promote better heart health within this community.