2010-0039
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Proclamation: "Wear Red Day for Women in St. Charles Parish"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, diseases of the heart are the Nation's leading cause of death and stroke is the third leading cause of death; and,
WHEREAS, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) claim the lives of nearly 455,000 American females (about one death per minute) each year; and,
WHEREAS, each year, 53% of all cardiovascular disease deaths occur in females, as compared to 47% in men, and 61% of stroke deaths occur in females; and,
WHEREAS, in 2010, the estimated direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases and strokes in the Unites States is estimated at $503.2 billion; and,
WHEREAS, more women die of heart disease, stroke, and all other cardiovascular diseases than the next five leading causes of death combined, including all cancers; and,
WHEREAS, only 21% of women consider cardiovascular disease their greatest health risk; and,
WHEREAS, February is designated as American Heart Month; and,
WHEREAS, "Go Red For Women" is the American Heart Association's national call to increase awareness about heart disease - the leading cause of death for women - and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health; and,
WHEREAS, all women should learn their own personal risk for heart disease, using tools such as the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Heart Check-Up and by talking to their healthcare provider; and,
WHEREAS, making the right choices relating to proper nutrition, physical activity, doctor visits, and other lifestyle methods is essential to living a heart healthy life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY DECLARE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AS:
"WEAR RED DAY FOR WOMEN IN ST. CHARLES PARISH"
IN RECOGNITION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST HEART DISEASE AND STROKE AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR WOMEN ...
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