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FL S1918
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
Denise Grimsley
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 2018 as "Self-Care Month" in Florida
- Defines self-care as daily healthy lifestyle choices including hygiene, nutrition, exercise, and appropriate use of medications and over-the-counter products
- Notes that every dollar spent on over-the-counter medicines saves the U.S. health care system $6 to $7, totaling $102 billion in annual savings annually
- Encourages consumer empowerment through availability of over-the-counter medicines and development of new nonprescription products
- Calls for consumers, health care practitioners, policymakers, and regulators to communicate the benefits of self-care to reduce unnecessary medical visits and improve public health
Legislative Description
Self-Care Month
Last Action
Adopted
2/21/2018
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