National Stroke Awareness Month.
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Overview
This resolution designates May of each year as National Stroke Awareness Month in California. It aims to raise awareness about stroke, a serious medical condition that can be prevented and treated, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking immediate medical attention. The resolution also highlights risk factors like high blood pressure and encourages Californians to adopt healthy lifestyle choices to reduce their risk.
Key provisions
- Declares May of each year as National Stroke Awareness Month in California.
- Urges Californians to learn about stroke risk factors and warning signs.
- Encourages immediate dialing of 9-1-1 upon recognizing stroke symptoms.
- Highlights the B.E.F.A.S.T. warning signs of stroke (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time).
- Mentions additional stroke warning signs including sudden numbness, confusion, and severe headache.
- References the significant cost of strokes to the nation.
- Acknowledges high blood pressure as a major controllable risk factor.
- Promotes the ‘Life’s Simple 7’ health factors for reducing stroke risk.
Who is affected
- Californians
- Individuals at risk for stroke
- Healthcare providers
- The general public
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