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FL S1340
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AI Summary
- Recognizes September 2017 as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month" in Florida
- Approximately 282,000 individuals in the United States were living with a spinal cord injury as of 2016, with an estimated 17,000 new cases occurring annually
- Average age at injury is 42 years, with men accounting for approximately 80 percent of all new spinal cord injury cases
- Leading causes of spinal cord injury include auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, and sports-related activities
- Average annual cost of care ranges from approximately $350,000 to $1.06 million in the first year after injury, with lifetime costs between approximately $1.1 million and $4.7 million depending on severity and age
Legislative Description
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
4/6/2017
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