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CA ACR141
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
7/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Chris Holden
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AI Summary
- Declares May 2014 to be American Stroke Month in California
- Urges Californians to familiarize themselves with stroke risk factors, recognize warning signs, and call 9-1-1 immediately at the first sign of stroke
- Notes that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in California, killing approximately 13,506 citizens annually
- Identifies stroke prevalence projected to increase by 24.9 percent between 2010 and 2030, with direct medical costs expected to rise from $28.3 billion to $95.6 billion
- References the F.A.S.T. warning signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 9-1-1) and emphasizes that more than half of Americans do not know their stroke risk
Legislative Description
American Stroke Month 2014.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 86, Statutes of 2014.
7/7/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules5/27/2014
Rules5/12/2014
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