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DE SCR12

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Hocker

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes November 2019 as Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month in Delaware
  • Notes that autoimmune diseases affect more than 23.5 million Americans according to the National Institutes of Health, with prevalence rising
  • Identifies autoimmune disease as one of the top 10 leading causes of death for female children and women in all age groups up to 64 years old
  • Highlights that diagnostic testing for most autoimmune diseases is not standardized, making diagnosis difficult
  • Estimates annual direct healthcare costs for autoimmune disease at approximately $100 billion

Legislative Description

Recognizing November 2019, As Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

3/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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