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FL S1624

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Geraldine Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes July 2015 as "Fibroid Awareness Month" in Florida
  • Identifies uterine fibroids (uterine leiomyoma) as the most common benign uterine tumors and leading cause of hysterectomy, accounting for nearly half of all hysterectomy procedures
  • Notes that African American women experience uterine fibroids at rates 3-5 times higher than the general population and Caucasian women
  • States that up to 80 percent of women by age 50 will be affected by uterine fibroids, which cause pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and reproductive dysfunction
  • Indicates public awareness of uterine fibroids would encourage earlier diagnosis, increase research, improve treatment options, and support development of a cure

Legislative Description

Fibroid Awareness Month

Last Action

Died, not introduced, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9059 (Adopted)

5/1/2015

Full Bill Text

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