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AL HR107

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

HR107 Summary

  • Recognizes February as National Heart Month in Alabama to increase awareness of women's heart health.

  • Documents that heart disease is the number one killer of women, accounting for one in three female deaths annually, despite being 80 percent preventable.

  • Notes Alabama has the second highest cardiovascular disease death rate in the nation.

  • Urges Alabama citizens to support awareness efforts through the "Go Red For Women" campaign, including health screenings, lifestyle changes, and family education about heart disease risks.

Legislative Description

National Heart Month, month of February, recognized, and increasing awareness of women's heart health

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

McCutcheon motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/1/2016

Full Bill Text

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