THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 3^rd, 2006 TO PROMOTE

GO RED FOR WOMEN 2006

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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 over 480,000 American females (about one death per minute) each year; and

WHEREAS, each year of the females who die, 53% die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) as compared to 46% men and about 35,000 more females than males die from a stroke; and

WHEREAS, in 2006 the estimated direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in the US is estimated at $403.1 billion; and

WHEREAS, more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next six leading causes of death combined, including all cancers; and

WHEREAS, only 13% 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 of heart disease—the leading cause of death for women—and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County, in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, does hereby proclaims February 3, 2006 to be “Wear Red for Women” Day, and urges all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this day by the wearing of the color red. By increasing awareness and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousand of lives each year.

Dated: January 31^st, 2006

SUPERVISORS:

JERRY HILL, PRESIDENT

MARK CHURCH

RICHARD GORDON

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors