H.C.R. No. 55 Summary

• Recognizes heart disease as the number one killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all types of cancer combined.

• Notes that nearly two-thirds of American women who die suddenly from heart disease had no previous symptoms, and that African American and Hispanic American women face disproportionately higher risk factors.

• Encourages the Ohio Department of Health to implement public policy addressing prevention and early detection of heart disease in women, including increased screening programs and awareness campaigns.

• Directs the Ohio Department of Health to collaborate with private partners to identify risk factors, ensure access to treatment protocols, and provide lifestyle management support for women at highest risk.

• Requests the House Clerk transmit a copy of the resolution to the Director of the Ohio Department of Health.