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CA ACR168

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cathleen Galgiani

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates November 2010 as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month in California
  • Encourages the State Department of Health Care Services to partner with private entities to improve COPD education
  • Encourages public officials and California citizens to increase awareness of COPD symptoms and prevention methods
  • Identifies COPD as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting approximately 1.6 million Californians directly
  • Notes that early diagnosis through spirometry testing and proper management can reduce financial burden on publicly funded health care programs like Medi-Cal

Legislative Description

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease awareness.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 155, Statutes of 2010.

9/14/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules8/12/2010
Appropriations6/30/2010
Health6/24/2010
Rules6/3/2010

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