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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2007 TO PROMOTE
*GO RED FOR WOMEN 2007*
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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 460,000 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 about 32,800 more females than males die from a stroke; and

WHEREAS, in 2007 the estimated direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in the US is estimated at $431.8 billion; and

WHEREAS more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five 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 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 CheckUp and by talking to their healthcare provider.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby designates the month of February 2007 “Go Red for Women” in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke and urge all citizens to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease by commemorating this month by wearing of the color red. By increasing awareness and empowering women to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease, we can save thousands of lives each year.


Dated: February 6, 2007

		*SUPERVISORS:*

			*ROSE JACOBS GIBSON, PRESIDENT*

			*MARK CHURCH*

			*RICHARD S. GORDON*

			*JERRY HILL*

			*ADRIENNE J. TISSIER*


*Attest:*	*_________________________________*
	*Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors*

Dated: February 6, 2007