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DE SCR84

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2022

Primary Sponsor

Colin Bonini

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 2022 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware
  • Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States, with approximately 2,500 Delawareans diagnosed
  • Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed annually, with over 10 million people living with the disease worldwide
  • Annual cost of Parkinson's in the US is estimated at $52 billion, with individual medication costs averaging $2,500 per year and therapeutic surgery costing up to $100,000
  • The 2022 awareness theme is "#startaconversation," encouraging people to discuss Parkinson's with loved ones, friends, and community members

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Month Of April 2022 As "parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" In The State Of The Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

4/7/2022

Full Bill Text

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