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AL HJR290

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mary McClurkin

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2012 as COPD Awareness Month throughout Alabama
  • Identifies COPD as the third leading cause of death in the United States and the only top-five cause with rising prevalence and death rates
  • Notes that COPD affects over 24 million individuals in the U.S., with half remaining undiagnosed, and is the second leading cause of disability in the nation
  • Cites the annual national cost of COPD in 2010 as $49.9 billion
  • Encourages Alabama residents to learn more about COPD prevention and treatment through increased public awareness and early detection efforts

Legislative Description

Recognizing November 2012, as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month

Resolutions, Designation

Last Action

Acted on by Rules as Favorable

3/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules3/20/2012
Rules3/15/2012

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