Health awareness and observances celebrated in February 2023

February is a month for health awareness. Here are some of the health observances and events that took place in February 2023:

• AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50.
• Children’s Dental Health Month is a national observance in the United States that aims to promote the importance of good oral health in children.
• American Heart Month is a national observance in the United States that aims to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.