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OH HCR31

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/6/2009

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2010 as "Atherosclerosis Awareness Month" in Ohio to support public health awareness efforts.

  • Recognizes coronary heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States, with heart disease causing 27,886 deaths in Ohio in 2006 alone.

  • Notes that atherosclerosis accounts for nearly three-fourths of all cardiovascular disease deaths and is difficult to detect until arteries become severely blocked.

  • Supports the national "US AGAINST ATHERO" campaign led by more than fifteen cardiovascular not-for-profit organizations to educate Ohioans about atherosclerosis prevention and treatment.

  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the Governor and Ohio news media.

Legislative Description

As Reported by the House Health Committee 128th General AssemblyRegular Session2009-2010Am. H. C. R. No. 31 Representative Boyd

Last Action

Committee Report - A

12/3/2009

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