HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01211997 - 97-18 P1
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
In the Matter Of Resolution No. 97/18
Recognizing February as
"Anemia Prevention Month"
WHEREAS, Anemia impacts young children most dramatically; and
WHEREAS, there is a direct relationship between anemia caused by iron-
deficiency and reduced performance in mental and motor development tests; and
WHEREAS, following changes in diet, and if necessary, treatment with
iron, children have shown a marked improvement in mental and physical well-being;
and
WHEREAS, noting the fact that iron-deficiency anemia can be prevented and
cured; and
WHEREAS, there is a collaborative effort among private and public Health
Care, Social Service, Educational, and Supplemental Nutrition programs to
identify children as being anemic; and
WHEREAS, there is an education campaign promoted by the Anemia Task
Force:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County does hereby support the Task Force's effort in educating the
public about the potentially disabling condition of iron-deficiency anemia.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 21st Day
of January, 1997.
I hereby certify that the-foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my Hand and Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed on
this 21st Day of January, 1997
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of
the Boarl and County
Administrator
By:
Introduced by:
Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier, District IV