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FL S1922
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Denise Grimsley
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 2018 as "Endometriosis Awareness Month" in Florida and encourages residents to observe it with awareness and educational campaigns
- Notes that endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age in the United States and causes chronic pelvic pain with an average 10-year delay to diagnosis
- Identifies endometriosis as a leading cause of female infertility with an estimated annual societal burden of $56 billion, or $10,824 per patient in the United States
- States that women with endometriosis lose an average of 11 hours per work week due to pain and absenteeism, with 51 percent reporting the disease detrimentally affects their work
- Encourages the Department of Health to make available online resources and current information on endometriosis, including disease prevalence, symptoms, and treatment options
Legislative Description
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
2/28/2018
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