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DE SCR98
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
David Lawson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 2022 as "Healthy Vision Month" in Delaware and urges all citizens to observe and participate in the event
- Urges all Delaware citizens to receive periodic eye examinations
- Highlights that vision impairment and eye disease cost the U.S. $68 billion annually in direct healthcare costs, lost productivity, and diminished quality of life
- Notes that over 250,000 Delawareans over age 40 have reported vision problems and nearly 40% of preschool-age children have never had a vision screening
- Emphasizes that glaucoma-related blindness rates for African-Americans are six times higher than for others, and that children with poor vision suffer academically and emotionally
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Month Of May 2022 As "healthy Vision Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
5/3/2022
Full Bill Text
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