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The National Heart Act of 1948 was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 16, 1948, establishing the National Heart Institute (now known as the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) under the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This act aimed to combat heart disease, which was then the leading cause of death in the United States. | The '''National Heart Act of 1948''' was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on June 16, 1948, establishing the National Heart Institute (now known as the [[National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute]]) under the [[National Institutes of Health]] (NIH). This act aimed to combat heart disease, which was then the leading cause of death in the United States. | ||
== Key Provisions == | == Key Provisions == | ||
=== Establishment of the National Heart Institute === | === Establishment of the National Heart Institute === | ||
{{Main|National Heart Institute}} | |||
* Created to lead national efforts in research, training, and education related to heart and circulatory diseases. | * Created to lead national efforts in research, training, and education related to heart and circulatory diseases. | ||
* Authorized funding for research into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. | * Authorized funding for research into the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. | ||
=== National Advisory Heart Council === | === National Advisory Heart Council === | ||
{{Main|National Advisory Heart Council}} | |||
* Establishment of a council to advise on policy and program execution related to heart disease research. | * Establishment of a council to advise on policy and program execution related to heart disease research. | ||
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== Impact and Implementation == | == Impact and Implementation == | ||
=== Framingham Heart Study === | === Framingham Heart Study === | ||
* Initiated the Framingham Heart Study in 1948, one of the first long-term epidemiological studies, which has provided significant insights into cardiovascular health. | * Initiated the [[Framingham Heart Study]] in 1948, one of the first long-term epidemiological studies, which has provided significant insights into cardiovascular health. | ||
=== Expansion of Research Scope === | === Expansion of Research Scope === | ||