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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 91
Author: Buchanan (D), et al.
Amended: 2/2/12 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 2/2/12
SUBJECT : American Heart Month and Wear Red Day
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution recognizes February 2012 as
American Heart Month and February 3, 2012, as Wear Red Day
in California in order to raise awareness of the importance
of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, and
urges all Californians to show support for women and the
fight against heart disease by wearing the color red.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1. February is designated as American Heart Month. Go Red
for Women is the American Heart Association's national
call to increase awareness about heart disease and
inspire women to take charge of their heart health.
2. Nearly as many women die of heart disease, stroke, and
all other cardiovascular diseases than the next four
leading causes of death combined, including all cancers.
Only 16 percent of women surveyed in 2009 identified
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cardiovascular disease as the greatest health problem
facing them.
3. Wear Red Day is recognized nationwide each year to
highlight the Go Red for Women campaign. Californians
should learn the warning signs of heart disease and
stroke.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
RJG:do 2/28/12 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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