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In the Matter of Recognition of the Work )
Of the Breast Cancer Partnership and ) r ��d
Its African American Task Force ) 14--.50 /W11,00
Whereas, breast cancer rates are higher in Contra Costa County than for Cal:
Whereas, in 1997, 151.2 Contra Costa women per 100,000 developed breast cancer compared to the
statewide rate of 127.4 per 100,000;and
Whereas, if you are born a white woman in Contra Costa, you are more likely to get breast cancer;
however, if you.are born an African American woman in this County you are more likely to die of the
disease;
Whereas, early detection is essential in minimizing morbidity and mortality associated with breast cancer;
and
Whereas, 1992 data indicated that only 44 percent of African American women and 59 percent of Latina
women with breast cancer in Contra Costa County were being diagnosed at an early stage compared to
seventy-two percent of white women; and
Whereas, health disparities among minorities are not inevitable -- they have causes,which can be
identified, addressed, and eliminated through concerted efforts of community groups and public health
agencies; and
Whereas, broad community involvement among community-based organizations, the Public I Iealth
Department, faith communities, and private sector health care providers, among others, focused on
reducing the impact of breast cancer; and
Whereas, 1997 data indicated that seventy-one percent of.African American women and 70 percent of
Latina women with breast cancer in Contra Costa were diagnosed at an early stage;and
Whereas, this indicates the elimination of a serious health disparity in breast cancer early detection rates
among African American and Latina women in Contra Costa County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
commends and supports the important and effective work of the Breast Cancer Partnership and its African
American Task Force.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this
4th day December 2001.
GAYL UILKEMA
Chair
Q)a District II Supervisor
JOHN GIOIA DONNA ER
l District I Supervisor District III Supe isor
MARK DeSAULNIER FEDERAL D.GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V 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:
ATTESTED; December 4,2001
JOHN SWEETEN. Clerk of the Board of-
Sup� sors and County Admigistrator
Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor
Donna Gerber, District III
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