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FL H8005
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Adam Anderson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes August 10, 2023, as "Tay-Sachs Disease Awareness Day" in Florida
- Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder caused by absence of beta-hexosaminidase A (Hex A) that results in progressive neurological damage
- Infants with the disease typically experience developmental delays, muscle weakness progressing to paralysis, loss of mental functions, and often die by age 4
- Carrier rate is 1 in 250 people in the general population, with a 25 percent chance of disease when both parents are carriers
- Currently no treatment or cure exists; increased awareness and education may advance research toward finding a cure
Legislative Description
Tay-Sachs Disease Awareness Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/26/2023
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