HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-072RESOLUTION NO. 14-072
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2014 AS
"STROKE AWARENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Stroke is an emergency and a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the
brain.
2. In the United States, stroke is a leading cause of death, killing over 133,000 people each
year, and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability.
3. There are an estimated 7,000,000 stroke survivors in the U.S. over age 20.
4. Approximately 795,000 strokes will occur this year, one occurring every 40 seconds, and
taking a life approximately every four minutes.
5. Stroke can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age.
6. From 1997 to 2008, the annual stroke death rate fell approximately 35 percent, and the
actual number of deaths fell by 19 percent.
7. Approximately 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.
8. African Americans have almost twice the risk offirst-ever stroke compared with whites.
9. Two million brain cells die every minute during stroke, increasing risk of permanent brain
damage, disability or death. Recognizing symptoms and acting FAST to get medical
attention can save a life and limit disabilities.
10. The prevalence of transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA - "mini strokes")increases with age. Up
to 40 percent of all people who suffer a TIA will go on to experience a stroke.
11. Women are twice as likely to die from stroke than breast cancer annually.
12. The estimated direct and indirect cost of stroke in the United States in 2010 was $73.7
billion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2014, as "STROKE AWARENESS
MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida and encourage all residents and visitors in St. Lucie County
to find ways to improve personal health and wellness.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20`h day of May 2014.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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