This measure would declare February 3, 2023, as Wear Red Day in California and would declare February 2023 as American Heart Month in California.

This measure would declare February 3, 2023, as Wear Red Day in California and would declare February 2023 as American Heart Month in California.

This measure would declare February 3, 2023, as Wear Red Day in California and would declare February 2023 as American Heart Month in California.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States. From 2019 to 2020, deaths from heart disease increased by 4.8 percent, the largest increase in heart disease deaths since 2012, and stroke deaths increased in the same period by 6 percent. Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, cardiovascular disease accounted for $555 billion in health care expenditures and lost productivity, and by 2035, cardiovascular disease will account for $1.093 trillion in health care expenditures and lost productivity annually; and

WHEREAS, The global COVID-19 pandemic poses significantly high risk to individuals with cardiovascular disease and risk factors; and

WHEREAS, Individuals in the United States have made great progress in reducing the death rate for cardiovascular disease, but this progress has been more modest with respect to the death rate for cardiovascular disease in women and minorities; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms; and

WHEREAS, Women, especially Black and Hispanic women, are disproportionally impacted by heart disease and stroke, and research shows heart attacks are on the rise in younger women. Yet younger generations of women, Gen Z and Millennials, are less likely to be aware of their greatest health threat, including knowing the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes; and

WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations Go Red for Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and

WHEREAS, As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women at every life stage; and

WHEREAS, 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; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 3, 2023, 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; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2023 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States. From 2019 to 2020, deaths from heart disease increased by 4.8 percent, the largest increase in heart disease deaths since 2012, and stroke deaths increased in the same period by 6 percent. Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, cardiovascular disease accounted for $555 billion in health care expenditures and lost productivity, and by 2035, cardiovascular disease will account for $1.093 trillion in health care expenditures and lost productivity annually; and

WHEREAS, The global COVID-19 pandemic poses significantly high risk to individuals with cardiovascular disease and risk factors; and

WHEREAS, Individuals in the United States have made great progress in reducing the death rate for cardiovascular disease, but this progress has been more modest with respect to the death rate for cardiovascular disease in women and minorities; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms; and

WHEREAS, Women, especially Black and Hispanic women, are disproportionally impacted by heart disease and stroke, and research shows heart attacks are on the rise in younger women. Yet younger generations of women, Gen Z and Millennials, are less likely to be aware of their greatest health threat, including knowing the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes; and

WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations Go Red for Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and

WHEREAS, As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women at every life stage; and

WHEREAS, 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; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 3, 2023, 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; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2023 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States. From 2019 to 2020, deaths from heart disease increased by 4.8 percent, the largest increase in heart disease deaths since 2012, and stroke deaths increased in the same period by 6 percent. Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, cardiovascular disease accounted for $555 billion in health care expenditures and lost productivity, and by 2035, cardiovascular disease will account for $1.093 trillion in health care expenditures and lost productivity annually; and

WHEREAS, The global COVID-19 pandemic poses significantly high risk to individuals with cardiovascular disease and risk factors; and

WHEREAS, Individuals in the United States have made great progress in reducing the death rate for cardiovascular disease, but this progress has been more modest with respect to the death rate for cardiovascular disease in women and minorities; and

WHEREAS, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms; and

WHEREAS, Women, especially Black and Hispanic women, are disproportionally impacted by heart disease and stroke, and research shows heart attacks are on the rise in younger women. Yet younger generations of women, Gen Z and Millennials, are less likely to be aware of their greatest health threat, including knowing the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes; and

WHEREAS, The American Heart Associations Go Red for Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and

WHEREAS, As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women, the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women at every life stage; and

WHEREAS, 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; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes February 3, 2023, 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; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes the month of February 2023 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 Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

Date of Hearing: February 17, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

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SBPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:January 30, 2023

SENATE VOTE: 35-0

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Declares February 3, 2023, as Wear Red Day in California and declares February 2023 as American Heart Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States. From 2019 to 2020, deaths from heart disease increased by 4.8 percent, the largest increase in heart disease deaths since 2012, and stroke deaths increased in the same period by 6 percent. Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
2. In 2015, cardiovascular disease accounted for $555 billion in health care expenditures and lost productivity, and by 2035, cardiovascular disease will account for $1.093 trillion in health care expenditures and lost productivity annually.
3. The global COVID-19 pandemic poses significantly high risk to individuals with cardiovascular disease and risk factors.
4. Individuals in the United States have made great progress in reducing the death rate for cardiovascular disease, but this progress has been more modest with respect to the death rate for cardiovascular disease in women and minorities.
5. Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined, and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Simply put, heart disease is the number one killer of new moms.
6. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
7. As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women at every life stage.
8. 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.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by:

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 18

Author: Menjivar (D), et al.

Introduced: 1/30/23

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Wear Red Day and American Heart Month

SOURCE: American Heart Association

DIGEST:

This resolution declares February 3, 2023, as Wear Red Day in California and declares February 2023 as American Heart Month in California.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United States. From 2019 to 2020, deaths from heart disease increased by 4.8 percent, the largest increase in heart disease deaths since 2012, and stroke deaths increased in the same period by 6 percent. Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.
2. The global COVID-19 pandemic poses significantly high risk to individuals with cardiovascular disease and risk factors.
3. Individuals in the United States have made great progress in reducing the death rate for cardiovascular disease, but this progress has been more modest with respect to the death rate for cardiovascular disease in women and minorities.
4. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement motivates women to learn their family history and to meet with a health care provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
5. As the trusted, passionate, and relevant force for change to eradicate heart disease and stroke in women, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women remains steadfast and committed to meeting the comprehensive health needs of women at every life stage.

This resolution:

1. Recognizes February 3, 2023, 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.
2. Recognizes the month of February 2023 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.

Related/Prior Legislation

The following are the most recent measures recognizing Wear Red Day and American Heart Month:

• ACR 131 (Mia Bonta, Resolution Chapter 24, Statutes of 2022).
• ACR 146 (Limón, Resolution Chapter 10, Statutes of 2018).
• ACR 86 (Buchanan, Resolution Chapter 9, Statutes of 2014).
• ACR 4 (Buchanan, Resolution Chapter 3, Statutes of 2013).

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

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/7/23)

American Heart Association (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/7/23)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The American Heart Association writes:

While heart disease and stroke can be costly and deadly, they are also often preventable. SCR 18 raises awareness of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke.

This resolution also highlights the impact of heart disease among women. Cardiovascular diseases account for one in three deaths nationwide, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined. SCR 18 promotes programs that will empower women to live a heart healthy life and recognizes that preventive strategies can increase survival rates from cardiovascular disease.

In recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease, SCR 18 raises awareness and encourages action. This includes knowing your numbers and family history, meeting with your healthcare provider to understand your risk and recognizing the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke.

Prepared by: Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520

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