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FL H8047
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Salzman
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AI Summary
- Designates February 2023 as "VATER Syndrome Awareness Month" in Florida
- VATER syndrome (also called VACTERL association) is a group of birth defects including vertebral abnormalities, anal atresia, cardiac malformations, tracheoesophageal fistula, renal abnormalities, and limb abnormalities
- Up to 80 percent of individuals with VATER syndrome experience cardiac defects and up to 70 percent have limb defects
- Estimated prevalence is between 1 in 10,000 to 40,000 people, though exact numbers are difficult to determine due to wide variety of symptoms
- Awareness designation intended to increase research, treatment, and diagnosis of the syndrome
Legislative Description
VATER Syndrome Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/19/2023
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