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AD�rc <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. `1/-13 <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: November 1, 1993 <br /> SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS "NATIONAL <br /> DIABETES MONTH" IN ORANGE COUNTY <br /> DEPARTMENT: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING YES: NO: X <br /> ATTACHMENT(S) : YES - PROCLAMATION INFORMATION CONTACT: MOSES CAREY,JR. <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBER - <br /> Hillsborough - 732-8181 <br /> Chapel Hill - 968-5401 <br /> Durham - 688-7331 <br /> Mebane - 227-2031 <br /> PURPOSE: To consider proclaiming the month of November as "National <br /> Diabetes Month" in Orange County. <br /> BACKGROUND: Diabetes affects more than 13 million people nationwide and is <br /> a leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United <br /> States. Diabetes education is instrumental in preventing and lessening <br /> the complications of the disease. According to the North Carolina <br /> Diabetes Control Program, there are between 2, 250 and 3,405 people with <br /> diabetes in Orange County. Education is the key to enlightening the <br /> citizens of North Carolina. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S) : To proclaim the month of November as "National Diabetes <br /> Month" in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation <br /> on behalf of the Board. <br />