Bill Text: CA ACR200 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Hypertension Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 59-14)
Status: (Enrolled) 2024-06-13 - In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. [ACR200 Detail]
Download: California-2023-ACR200-Introduced.html
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE—
2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 200
| Introduced by Assembly Member Jones-Sawyer (Coauthors: Assembly Members Gipson, Santiago, and Ting) (Coauthors: Senators Blakespear, Dodd, Hurtado, and Seyarto) |
May 13, 2024 |
Relative to Hypertension Awareness Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 200, as introduced, Jones-Sawyer.
Hypertension Awareness Month.
This measure would recognize May 2024 as Hypertension Awareness Month.
Digest Key
Fiscal Committee: NOBill Text
WHEREAS, Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects nearly one-half of all adults in the United States and is a leading risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases; and
WHEREAS, Only about one in four adults with hypertension have their condition under control; and
WHEREAS, Hypertension often goes undetected and untreated, leading to severe health complications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, and contributing to over 670,000 deaths in 2020 in the United States; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, almost 30 percent of adults in California had a diagnosis of hypertension; and
WHEREAS, California has the second highest mortality rate from hypertension in the United States at 14.7 per 100,000 people, leading to 6,500 deaths per year; and
WHEREAS, Hypertension disproportionately impacts certain populations, including, but not limited to, communities of color, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, and individuals with limited access to health care services, leading to health disparities and inequities in the prevalence, management, and outcomes of high blood pressure; and
WHEREAS, In California, American Indian and Alaska Natives (33.6 percent), African Americans (39.3 percent), and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (42.5 percent) are more likely to have been diagnosed with high blood pressure; and
WHEREAS, Early detection, proper management, and access to medical treatment are critical to reducing the prevalence and impact of hypertension on individuals’ health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about hypertension, promoting education about prevention and management, and encouraging individuals to monitor their blood pressure regularly; and
WHEREAS, Access to affordable and quality health care services, including medical treatments, is crucial for managing hypertension and improving health outcomes; and
WHEREAS, Community initiatives, health care professionals, and advocacy organizations play a vital role in educating the public, providing resources, and advocating for policies that enhance hypertension awareness and access to medical care; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes May 2024 as Hypertension Awareness Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature acknowledges the importance of raising awareness about hypertension’s risks, prevention, and management strategies; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages health care providers, public health agencies, and community organizations to continue their efforts in educating and empowering individuals to monitor and manage their blood pressure effectively; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature emphasizes the significance of access to affordable and comprehensive health care services, including medical treatments, in addressing hypertension and reducing its impact on individuals and communities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature supports initiatives that aim to improve health care access, affordability, and education regarding hypertension management and treatment options; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature expresses its appreciation to health care professionals, researchers, advocates, and organizations committed to reducing the burden of hypertension and improving public health; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
