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FL S1730
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Dorothy Hukill
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 2014 as "American Stroke Month" in Florida
- Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, killing 129,000 annually including 8,324 Floridians, with one occurring every 40 seconds
- Stroke causes serious long-term disability in more than 1.1 million American adults and is estimated to cost the United States over $73.7 billion in direct and indirect costs
- African Americans have nearly twice the risk of first stroke compared to Caucasians due to higher rates of high blood pressure and diabetes
- Urges Florida residents to learn stroke risk factors, recognize warning signs, and call 911 immediately at first sign of stroke to reduce stroke's devastating effects
Legislative Description
American Stroke Month
Last Action
Died, not introduced
5/2/2014
Full Bill Text
No bill text available