Spotswood Borough Proclamations

Proclamation

WHEREAS, diseases of the heart are the nation's leading cause of death and stroke is the third leading cause of death; and

WHEREAS, cardiovascular disease (CVD) claim the lives of more than 460,000 American females (about one death per minute) each year; and

WHEREAS, each year, 53 percent of all cardiovascular disease deaths occur in females, as compared to 47 percent in men, and about 29,500 more females than males die from stroke; and

WHEREAS, in 2008 the estimated direct and indirect cost of cardiovascular diseases and stroke in the U.S. is estimated at $431.8 billion; and

WHEREAS, more women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five leading causes of death combined, including all cancers; and

WHEREAS, only 13 percent of women consider cardiovascular disease their greatest health risk; and

WHEREAS, February is designated as American Heart Month; and

WHEREAS, Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national movement and call to increase awareness about heart disease-the leading cause of death. For women-and to inspire women to love their hearts and take charge of their heart health; and

WHEREAS, all women should learn their own personal risk for heart disease, using tools such as the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Heart Check up and by talking to their healthcare provider; and

Now, therefore, I Barry H. Zagnit, Mayor of the Borough of Spotswood in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke, do hereby proclaim Friday February 1, 2008 to be "NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY FOR WOMEN" in the Borough of Spotswood, and urge all citizens to "Go Red" for the day, and to call attention to the magnitude of cardiovascular disease in women, and as a show of support to fight it, as well as in recognition of family, friends, and neighbors who have suffered from cardiovascular disease. By increasing awareness of the risk factors for this devastating disease and taking actions to reduce them, we can save thousands of lives each year.

DATED: January 7, 2008

ATTEST: Barry H. Zagnit

Mayor

Patricia DeStefano RMC

Municipal Clerk