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CA ACR154
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
6/25/2012
Primary Sponsor
Beth Gaines
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AI Summary
- Declares May 2012 to be American Stroke Month in California
- Urges Californians to familiarize themselves with stroke risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms, and to call 911 immediately upon detecting stroke signs
- Notes that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 13,506 Californians annually
- Identifies stroke warning signs including sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or seeing, walking difficulty, dizziness, and severe headache with no known cause
- Promotes the American Stroke Association's "Power to End Stroke" awareness campaign and the "31 Days of Power" activity to educate youth ages 10-17 and reduce stroke risk in African Americans
Legislative Description
American Stroke Month 2012.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 61, Statutes of 2012.
6/25/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules5/14/2012
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