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FL H8057
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Dana Trabulsy
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AI Summary
- Designates February 2023 as "American Heart Month" in Florida.
- Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally and affect men, women, and children of all ages and races in the United States.
- Deaths from cardiovascular diseases increased 4.8 percent from 2019 to 2020, the largest increase since 2012.
- Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer of women in the United States, causing more deaths than all forms of cancer combined.
- Approximately 902,642 adults in Florida suffered from a heart attack in 2020, and cardiovascular diseases account for approximately 2 out of every 10 deaths in the state.
Legislative Description
American Heart Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/25/2023
Full Bill Text
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