HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-080RESOLUTION NO. 15-080
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2015 AS
"AMERICAN STROKE 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 a leading cause of serious long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death
in the United States, killing about 130,000 people nationwide and 8,372 citizens of Florida each
year.
2. Between 2012 and 2030 total direct annual stroke -related medical costs are expected to
increase from $71.55 billion to $184.13 billion. Overall, total annual costs of stroke are projected
to increase to $240.67 billion by 2030, an increase of 129 percent.
3. Nearly 80 million Americans have high blood pressure, which is a major controllable risk
factor for stroke, including 44 percent of African American adults —among the highest prevalence
of any population in the world. More than half (58%) of Americans don't know if they are at risk
for stroke; and one in three Americans can't recall any stroke warning signs or symptoms.
4. The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness,
speech difficulty and time to call 9-1-1; and beyond F.A.S.T., additional stroke warning signs and
symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side
of the body; sudden confusion; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination;
and sudden severe headache with no known cause.
5. On the American Stroke Month Day of Action May 1, 2015, throughout May and year-
round, the American Stroke Association's Togetherto End Stroke initiative encourages Americans
to learn their personal stroke risk, memorize and share the stroke warning signs, and call 9-1-1 at
the first sign of a stroke.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2015 as "AMERICAN STROKE MONTH"
in St. Lucie County, Florida and encourages all residents and visitors in St. Lucie County to
familiarize themselves with the risk factors associated with stroke, recognize the warning signs and
symptoms, and on first sign of a stroke dial 9-1-1 immediately so that we might begin to reduce
the devastating effects of stroke on our population.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 191h day of May 2015.
ATTEST:
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DTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
CHAIR
APPROVED
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AND CORRECTNESS: