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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR17-010 Designating April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month Commissioner e0161.N DUL10" moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE,STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION No 2017 - 0 ( U RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL AS PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS,Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease and is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States; WHEREAS,there is inadequate data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease, but it is estimated to affect 1,000,000 people in the United States with one person being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease every 9 minutes. The prevalence will more than double by 2030; WHEREAS,Parkinson's disease is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; WHEREAS,it is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson's disease is at least$14.4 billion annually,including indirect costs to patients and family members of$6.3 billion; WHEREAS,research suggests the cause of Parkinson's disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors,but the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown; WHEREAS,there is no objective test or biomarker for Parkinson's disease, and there is no cure or drug to slow or halt the progression of the disease; WHEREAS,the symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to person and can include tremors; slowness of movement and rigidity; difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, and speaking;cognitive impairment and dementia; mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety); constipation; skin problems; and sleep difficulties; WHEREAS,volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working to improve the quality of life of persons living with Parkinson's disease and their families; WHEREAS,research, education, and community support services are needed to find more effective treatments and to provide access to quality care to those living with the disease today; NOW,THEREFORE,LET IT BE RESOLVED,THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County,do hereby designate April as Parkinson's disease awareness month. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY ci‘ COMMISSIONERS * ATT'EST: By: i 0th„,-441.1F,J Clerk to the Board of H Ryan County Commissioners Chair LsosisetLori 4./../ 11141 A.Al AIL/ / Kathy Cha III ler-Henry Commissioner r 4 5n •arme McQueene ommissioner Commissioner IA A a- seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called,the vote was as follows: Commissioner Ryan 14^14 Commissioner Chandler-Henry • Commissioner McQueeney '7) 1This resolution passed by 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado