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FL S2116

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Oscar Braynon

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 13-17, 2012, as "Kidney Awareness Week" in Florida
  • Notes that 26 million American adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with higher incidence among African Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and seniors
  • Identifies diabetes and high blood pressure as the two main causes of CKD
  • Lists kidney functions including regulating water and chemicals in blood, removing toxins, regulating blood pressure, producing red blood cells, and supporting bone density
  • Emphasizes that early detection of CKD through blood pressure measurement, urine protein testing, and blood creatinine tests is crucial

Legislative Description

Kidney Awareness Week

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9039 (Adopted) -SJ 906

3/7/2012

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