SR 290: Risk Assessment; culturally competent risk assessment tools; targeted public health initiatives, and enhanced healthcare interventions; recognize the need

This resolution states that South Asian Americans face higher rates of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (a form of heart disease caused by artery plaque buildup), often appearing earlier in life and more aggressively than in other groups. It notes this risk is tied to higher rates of type-2 diabetes in this population and points out that current risk assessment tools were not built using data from South Asian Americans, which can lead to inaccurate risk estimates and gaps in prevention and treatment. The Senate resolves to formally recognize the need for culturally competent risk assessment tools, targeted public health initiatives, and better healthcare interventions for this community. It does not create a program, allocate funding, or change any Georgia law. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• States the Senate's recognition that South Asian Americans face disproportionate and earlier-onset rates of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a type of heart disease.
• Declares that existing cardiovascular risk assessment tools are not built on data from South Asian Americans and may produce inaccurate risk estimates for this group.
• Expresses support for developing culturally competent risk assessment tools, targeted public health initiatives, and enhanced healthcare interventions, without mandating any specific action.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

South Asian American residents of Georgia, particularly those at risk for heart disease and type-2 diabetes, along with public health officials and healthcare providers who might eventually develop or use new screening tools referenced in the resolution.

Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not require any agency to act, fund new programs, or change medical practice. Its practical effect is limited to formally putting the Senate on record about a health disparity, which could inform future legislation or public health efforts.

• The whereas clauses describe the medical basis for concern, including early-onset heart disease and links to type-2 diabetes among South Asian Americans.
• The resolving clause states the Senate's recognition of the need for culturally competent risk assessment tools, targeted public health initiatives, and enhanced healthcare interventions.
• A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for distribution to the public and press, but creates no funding or enforcement mechanism.

1. 2025-02-27Senate Read and Referred (Senado)
2. 2025-02-26Senate Hopper (Senado)

• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)Patrocinador principal
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)

• public health
• heart disease
• health disparities
• South Asian American health
• risk assessment tools