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DE SCR59

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Lopez

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proclaims May 2016 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in Delaware
  • Notes cystic fibrosis affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States, with about 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually
  • Highlights that more than 75% of patients are diagnosed by age two and more than 45% of the patient population is age 18 or older
  • Documents medical advances that have extended median survival age to 37, compared to the 1950s when few children lived to attend elementary school
  • Directs presentation of a copy of the resolution to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Legislative Description

Proclaiming May 2016, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

5/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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