FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States of America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 700,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year. February is American Heart Month and TRICARE encourages all beneficiaries to reduce their risks for developing heart disease.
To view the entire news release visit: http://www.tricare.mil/Pressroom/News.aspx?fid=501
About TRICARE Management Activity and the Military Health System
TRICARE Management Activity, the Defense Department activity that administers the health care plan for the uniformed services, retirees and their families, serves more than 9.2 million eligible beneficiaries worldwide in the Military Health System (MHS). The mission of the MHS is to enhance Department of Defense and national security by providing health support for the full range of military operations. The MHS provides quality medical care through a network of providers, military treatment facilities, medical clinics and dental clinics worldwide. For more about the MHS go to www.health.mil.
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