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DE SCR125
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Poore
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AI Summary
- Designates March 2024 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware to raise awareness and understanding of kidney diseases
- Highlights that nearly 37 million U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD) with 90% unaware of their condition
- Notes 2,575 Delaware residents live with end-stage renal disease, including 1,819 on dialysis and 756 with transplants
- States only 1 in 8 Delaware patients on transplant waiting lists received kidneys in 2020, while all 389 new kidney failure cases in 2018 went on dialysis
- References Delaware's Chronic Renal Disease Program established in 1970, funded 100% by the state for eligible End Stage Renal Disease patients
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Month Of March 2024, As Kidney Month In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
3/27/2024
Full Bill Text
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