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AK SCR16
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Proclaims May 2012 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month in Alaska
- Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune condition affecting approximately one in 133 people in the United States, with an estimated 5,000 Alaskans potentially affected based on 2010 census data
- 97 percent of an estimated 3,000,000 Americans with celiac disease remain undiagnosed, with adults experiencing an average diagnostic delay of 6 to 10 years
- Treatment requires strict, lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet; misdiagnosis costs Alaskans $5,000 to $12,000 annually per person
- Early detection and awareness campaigns would promote healthful living and reduce medical costs for Alaskans with the disease
Legislative Description
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Proclamations
Last Action
LEGIS RESOLVE NO. 34
4/26/2012
Committee Referrals
Health & Social Services3/19/2012
State Affairs1/17/2012
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