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In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO.20OV20
RECOGNIZING MAY 2004 AS ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS,asthma can be a debilitating and life-threatening disease without appropriate diagnosis and
treatment.
WHEREAS,as many as 15 million people in the United States are affected by this chronic disease,including
4.8 million children.
WHEREAS,the prevalence of asthma has been steadily increasing over the past 20 years with the largest
increases in asthma among children under the age of five.
WHEREAS, asthma is the #.1 cause of school absenteeism in children in the U.S. and results in missed
workdays and lost productivity in adults.
WHEREAS,a,recent study showed that African-American children in Contra Costa County are four times
more likely to be hospitalized for asthma compared to white,non-Hispanic children.
WHEREAS,limited access to care,lack of effective education about asthma management and exposure to
triggers such as smoking and other air pollutants are three key factors increasing the severity of asthma in
our community.
WHEREAS, cooperation among organizations and individuals to coordinate services can improve the
continuum of care and improve health outcomes:
WHEREAS, the Contra`Costa Asthma,Coalition helps asthma related organizations to learn from each
other,and coordinate their services,promotes public education and programs to reduce health disparities
and:advocates for improved local,state and federal asthma programs,policies,and.legislation.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors does.hereby recognize the month of May
2004 as Asthma Awareness Month in Contra Costa County and cabs upon the Contra Costa County
Asthma Coalition and all business and private institutions, non-profit organizations, public schools,
government agencies, and elected officials to work together to reduce the incidence of asthma among
residents and alleviate the effects of asthma on the County's children and adults.
PASSEL?by a unanimous vote of the Supervisors present this 4th day of May 2004.
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F ERAL D.GLOVER
Chair
(-'\, District"V Supervisor"
JOHN G OIA AYLE B. KEMA
District I Supervisor District 11 Supervisor
MILLIE GREENBERG MARK DeSALiLNIER
District 111 Supervisor District IV Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
* * - affixed on this 4th day of May 2004.
JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
...:.- County zrrinistrator.
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By: .�, -jam 1 t Deputy
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