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CA SCR98
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Declares August 2010 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month in California
- Identifies SMA as the leading genetic disease killer of children, causing progressive degeneration of voluntary muscle movement
- Notes that one in 40 people carries the SMA gene, and most affected children die before age two, with no current treatment or cure available
- States the National Institutes of Health identified SMA as the neurological disorder closest to treatment among over 600 disorders, with leading researchers estimating a viable treatment could be achieved within five years with adequate resources
- Emphasizes SMA research serves as a "model" approach with potential benefits for other diseases including ALS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
Legislative Description
Spinal muscular atrophy.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 83, Statutes of 2010.
8/17/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules4/12/2010
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