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DE HR13

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 12, 2011 as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Delaware
  • Acknowledges approximately 10 million Americans have fibromyalgia, with women comprising the majority of patients
  • Recognizes fibromyalgia as a chronic pain disorder that impacts patients emotionally, financially, and socially, as well as their families and communities
  • Notes that no cure exists for fibromyalgia, though treatments are available to help manage the condition
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the American Pain Foundation

Legislative Description

Recognizing May 12, 2011 As Fibromyalgia Awareness Day In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

5/11/2011

Full Bill Text

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