On Sept. 27, the United Nations General Assembly will hold the third high-level meeting on the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in New York.

The meeting will focus on what progress has been made to date toward reaching the global target of a 25 percent reduction in premature mortality from heart disease and stroke by 2025.

The ACC has been an active participant in the “25 x 25” initiative discussions since their inception, as well as an effective change-agent on the ground working with its International Chapters, international partner societies, and other stakeholders on patient and clinician education and outreach efforts targeted at prevention and population health management.

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