This measure would declare February 2018 as American Heart Month and would declare February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California.

This measure would declare February 2018 as American Heart Month and would declare February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California.

This measure would declare February 2018 as American Heart Month and would declare February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease kills one in three women in the United States, yet 80 percent of cardiovascular disease may be prevented; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease and stroke kill one woman every 80 seconds in the United States; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and

WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease or stroke, yet only one in five women believe that heart disease is among their greatest health threats; and

WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and

WHEREAS, Only 36 percent of African American women and 34 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 65 percent of Caucasian women; and

WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California; and

WHEREAS, Research conducted by the CDC in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day; and

WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement motivates women to learn their family histories and to meet with health care providers to determine their risks for cardiovascular disease and stroke; and

WHEREAS, Women involved with the Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives; and

WHEREAS, The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing and managing their total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2018 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease kills one in three women in the United States, yet 80 percent of cardiovascular disease may be prevented; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease and stroke kill one woman every 80 seconds in the United States; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and

WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease or stroke, yet only one in five women believe that heart disease is among their greatest health threats; and

WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and

WHEREAS, Only 36 percent of African American women and 34 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 65 percent of Caucasian women; and

WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California; and

WHEREAS, Research conducted by the CDC in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day; and

WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement motivates women to learn their family histories and to meet with health care providers to determine their risks for cardiovascular disease and stroke; and

WHEREAS, Women involved with the Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives; and

WHEREAS, The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing and managing their total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2018 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease kills one in three women in the United States, yet 80 percent of cardiovascular disease may be prevented; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease and stroke kill one woman every 80 seconds in the United States; and

WHEREAS, An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease; and

WHEREAS, Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease or stroke, yet only one in five women believe that heart disease is among their greatest health threats; and

WHEREAS, Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and

WHEREAS, Only 36 percent of African American women and 34 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 65 percent of Caucasian women; and

WHEREAS, According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California; and

WHEREAS, Research conducted by the CDC in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day; and

WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations Go Red For Women movement motivates women to learn their family histories and to meet with health care providers to determine their risks for cardiovascular disease and stroke; and

WHEREAS, Women involved with the Go Red For Women movement live healthier lives; and

WHEREAS, The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing and managing their total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2018 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 146

Author: Limón (D), et al.

Introduced: 1/8/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 2/1/18

SUBJECT: American Heart Month and Wear Red Day

SOURCE: The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

DIGEST:

This resolution declares February 2018 as American Heart Month in California and February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
2. These diseases kill one in three women in the United States, yet 80% may be prevented.
3. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five women believe that heart disease is among their greatest health threats.
4. Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and, only 36% of African American women and 34% of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 65% of Caucasian women.
5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke account for 31.7% of all female deaths in California. A study by the CDC in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day.
6. The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing and managing their total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index.

This resolution:

1. Recognizes the month of February 2018 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.
2. Recognizes February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by wearing the color red. By increasing awareness, speaking up about heart disease, and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year.

Comments

According to the author,

Heart disease is the number one killer of women, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Every year, cardiovascular diseases and stroke kill one in three women in the United States, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.

An estimated 44 million women in our country are affected by cardiovascular diseases. Yet 80% of cardiovascular and stroke events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular disease each year, and with your support, integral steps are being made to increase awareness, education, and health.

Direct and indirect costs of cardiovascular diseases and stroke total more than $316.6 billion. That includes health expenditures and lost productivity.

Related/Prior Legislation

SR 15 (Atkins, 2017, Adopted by the Senate) recognized the month of February 2017 as American Heart Month in California, and recognized February 3, 2017, as Wear Red Day in California.

ACR 122 (Burke, Resolution Chapter 13, Statutes of 2016) recognized the month of February 2016 as American Heart Month in California, and recognized February 5, 2016, as Wear Red Day in California.

SCR 13 (Jackson, Resolution Chapter 22, Statutes of 2015) recognized the month of February 2015 as American Heart Month in California, and recognized February 6, 2015, as Wear Red Day in California.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/14/18)

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/14/18)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/15/18 15:33:05

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 146

Author:(Limón)

As Introduced Ver:

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Declares February 2018 as American Heart Month in California and February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
2. These diseases kill one in three women in the United States, yet 80% may be prevented.
3. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five women believe that heart disease is among their greatest health threats.
4. Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and, only 36% of African American women and 34% of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 65% of Caucasian women.
5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke account for 31.7% of all female deaths in California. A study by the CDC in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day.
6. The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing and managing their total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002551

Date of Hearing: January 22, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 146

Author:(Limón) – As Introduced Ver:January 8, 2018

SUBJECT: American Heart Month and Wear Red Day

SUMMARY: Declares February 2018 as American Heart Month in California and February 2, 2018, as Wear Red Day in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. An estimated 44 million women in the United States are affected by cardiovascular diseases.
2. These diseases kill one in three women in the United States, yet 80 percent may be prevented.
3. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease, yet only one in five women believe that heart disease is among their greatest health threats.
4. Women are less likely to call 911 for themselves when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack than they are if someone else were having a heart attack; and, only 36 percent of African American women and 34 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk, compared with 65 percent of Caucasian women.
5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke account for 31.7 percent of all female deaths in California. A study by the CDC in 2010 found that, on average, almost 100 women die from heart disease and stroke in California each day.
6. The Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take control of their heart health by knowing and managing their total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and body mass index.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA)

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800