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CA SR71

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ling Ling Chang

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 2020 as American Heart Month in California to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention
  • Designates February 7, 2020, as Wear Red Day in California and encourages citizens to wear red in support of women's health and the fight against heart disease
  • Notes that cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women and men in the United States, killing one woman approximately every 80 seconds
  • Highlights that approximately 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes, including managing blood pressure and healthy living habits
  • Promotes the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement to encourage women to learn their family health history and meet with healthcare providers to assess cardiovascular disease risk

Legislative Description

Relative to American Heart Month and Wear Red Day.

Last Action

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 3209.)

2/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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