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DE SCR53
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ernesto Lopez
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AI Summary
- Proclaims May 2014 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Delaware
- Cystic fibrosis affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States, with about 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually
- More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two, and over 45% of the patient population is age 18 or older
- Life expectancy has dramatically improved from few children surviving to elementary school age in the 1950s to a current median survival age of 37
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Legislative Description
Proclaiming May, 2014, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month In Delaware.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
6/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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