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DE SCR46

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Cloutier

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Origin

Senate

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 3-9, 2019 as "Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week" in Delaware
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic, non-contagious skin disease causing boil-like red abscesses in gland-bearing areas of the body
  • 62% of patients require seven or more physician visits before diagnosis, with average diagnostic time of 9 years and misdiagnosis occurring in 8 of 10 cases
  • Affects approximately 1% of the population with women three times more likely to develop the condition; 65% of patients report depression and 63% hide their symptoms
  • No cure currently exists for the disease, though awareness week allows patients to come together and raise public awareness

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Week Of June 3-9, 2019 As "hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/4/2019

Full Bill Text

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