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IN THE MATTER OF PROCLAIMING RESOLUTION NO. 2008/544
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21-27, 2008
AS FALL PREVENTION AWARNESS WEEK
WHEREAS, it is estimated that nearly 15 percent of Contra Costa County's estimated 1,025,000 people
are 60 years of age or older; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that one-third of adults over the age of 60 and 50 percent of adults over the
age of 80 will fall each year,with medical costs of each fall-related hospitalization estimated at$52,447; and
WHEREAS, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among people over the age of 60, and the leading
cause of doctor visits, hospital admissions, and emergency room visits;and
WHEREAS, in 2005, 2,254 older adults in Contra Costa County suffered injuries from a fall great enough
to result in hospitalization; and
WHEREAS, falling, and the fear of falling, can lead to depression, isolation, diminished mobility, and loss
of functional independence;and
WHEREAS,injuries from falls are a largely preventable community health problem;and
WHEREAS, the cause of falls is composed of multiple contributing factors including lack of strength in
the lower extremities, the use of multiple medications, reduced vision, chronic health problems, and unsafe
environments; and
WHEREAS, concentrated efforts are being made in:Contra Costa County to reduce falls and fall related
injuries by using multi-faceted interventions; and
WHEREAS, at the state level SCR 77 (D-Lowenthal) Fall Prevention Awareness Week, has passed the
Senate and the Assembly;,and
WHEREAS, at the federal level the Safety of Seniors Act'-of 2007 (S. 845) was passed in April. This bill
calls for the expansion of public health programs, educational outreach, and research activities related to
fall prevention; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that theBoardof Supervisors does hereby proclaim the
week of September 21,2008, as "FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK" In Contra
Costa County and calls upon our citizens and interested groups to observe the week with
appropriate activities that promote awareness of fall prevention.
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair ,
District V Supervisor
HN GIOIA AGAYLE B LKEMA
1, ct I Supervisor District II Supervisor
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N. PIEPHO SUSAN A. BONILLA
District III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action
+ * taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
• * on the date shown:
O g ATTESTED: September 16,2008
®sae ! DAVID J. TWA, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County dministrator. 1
c�Sra eouK r'; By L 4�v u ZLF Deputy