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FL S0678

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dorothy Hukill

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes September 2016 as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" in Florida
  • Approximately 276,000 individuals in the United States are living with a spinal cord injury, with an estimated 12,500 new cases annually
  • The average age for spinal cord injury is 42 years, with 82 percent of injuries occurring in men
  • Leading causes of spinal cord injury include auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, and sports-related activities
  • First-year care costs range from $350,000 to $1.06 million, with lifetime costs between $1.1 million and $4.7 million depending on severity and patient age

Legislative Description

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

2/10/2016

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