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A RESOLUTION recognizing July 10, 2023, to be Chronic Disease Day in 1
Kentucky. 2
WHEREAS, chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, 3
cancer, diabetes, asthma, and obesity, account for many of the most common health 4
problems in the United States and Kentucky; and 5
WHEREAS, more than 160 million Americans live with chronic diseases and 6
disabilities; and 7
WHEREAS, one out of every two adults in Kentucky has at least one chronic 8
disease; and 9
WHEREAS, chronic diseases account for seven of the top ten leading causes of 10
death in the United States; and 11
WHEREAS, chronic diseases account for more than 90 percent of the annual 12
healthcare spending in the United States; and 13
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated existing difficulties 14
in how people with chronic conditions are impacted; and 15
WHEREAS, the aims of Chronic Disease Day are to lower the number of 16
preventable illness, advance access to care for unpreventable conditions, and build 17
healthier communities; 18
NOW, THEREFORE, 19
Be it resolved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of 20
Kentucky: 21
Section 1. The Senate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky does hereby proclaim 22
July 10, 2023, as Chronic Disease Day. 23
Section 2. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this 24
Resolution to Senator Mike Wilson for delivery. 25