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CA ACR153
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jim Beall
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AI Summary
- Designates May 2012 as Arthritis Awareness Month in California
- Recognizes that arthritis affects over 100 diseases and conditions, impacting 5 million California adults and 38,000 California children (the highest of any state)
- Acknowledges arthritis as the nation's leading cause of disability and a principal driver of health care costs
- Recognizes advocacy groups like the Arthritis Foundation for sponsoring public awareness activities and funding research
- Declares that Arthritis Awareness Month serves to increase awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment
Legislative Description
Arthritis Awareness Month.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on RLS.
5/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules5/14/2012
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