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FL H9005

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

MaryLynn Magar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 2016 as "American Stroke Month" in Florida
  • Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., killing nearly 130,000 Americans annually, including 26,588 Floridians from 2012-2014
  • More than 795,000 Americans suffer strokes each year, with a stroke occurring every 40 seconds and causing death every 4 minutes
  • 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 the "FAST" warning signs: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

Legislative Description

American Stroke Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 354 (Adopted)

3/2/2016

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