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HRES 873 116th Congress House Health Cardiovascular and respiratory health Digestive and metabolic diseases Health promotion and preventive care Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Minority health Women's health

Recognizing the impact and importance of improving prevention, detection, and treatment modalities for African-American women with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Introduced: February 27, 2020 Introduced by: Beatty, Joyce Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes the importance of decreasing cardiovascular disease and other conditions for all populations and especially for African American women. It also recognizes unique factors, such as racism and stress, that impact certain health outcomes for African Americans, acknowledges prevention as the foundation for cardiovascular health, and promotes access to and investment in cardiovascular disease therapies.

What's happening now February 27, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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