ACR 200: Hypertension Awareness Month.

Date of Hearing: May 20, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Blanca Pacheco, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 200 ( Author:Jones-Sawyer) – As Introduced Ver:May 13, 2024

SUBJECT : Hypertension Awareness Month.

SUMMARY : Recognizes May 2024 as Hypertension Awareness Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects nearly one-half of all adults in the United States and is a leading risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases. Only about one in four adults with hypertension have their condition under control. Hypertension often goes undetected and untreated, leading to severe health complications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, and contributing to over 670,000 deaths in 2020 in the United States. California has the second highest mortality rate from hypertension in the United States at 14.7 per 100,000 people, leading to 6,500 deaths per year. Hypertension disproportionately impacts certain populations, including, but not limited to, communities of color, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, and individuals with limited access to health care services, leading to health disparities and inequities in the prevalence, management, and outcomes of high blood pressure. In California, American Indian and Alaska Natives (33.6 percent), African Americans (39.3 percent), and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (42.5 percent) are more likely to have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Early detection, proper management, and access to medical treatment are critical to reducing the prevalence and impact of hypertension on individuals’ health and well-being. The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about hypertension, promoting education about prevention and management, and encouraging individuals to monitor their blood pressure regularly. FISCAL EFFECT : This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

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Analysis Prepared by : Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800

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