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FL H9091

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dorothy Hukill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 2011 as "Power to End Stroke Month" in Florida
  • Urges Florida residents to take stroke seriously and reduce associated risks
  • Encourages all Floridians to learn warning signs, symptoms, and risk factors for stroke
  • Notes stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 133,750 annually including 8,524 Floridians
  • Highlights that African Americans have almost twice the risk of first stroke compared to Caucasians due to higher rates of high blood pressure and diabetes

Legislative Description

Power to End Stroke Month

Last Action

Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only

4/20/2011

Full Bill Text

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