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CA ACR153

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Beall

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

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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