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GA HR1891

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 19, 2010, as Georgia Hepatitis Day to highlight the serious nature of chronic viral hepatitis and the need for public education and awareness
  • Urges the Georgia Department of Community Health to provide services aimed at increasing the length and quality of life for Georgians diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis B and C
  • Cites over 5.3 million Americans infected with Hepatitis B or C, with 43,000 new Hepatitis B cases and 17,000 new Hepatitis C cases diagnosed annually in the United States
  • Notes chronic Hepatitis B and C infections cost the United States $16 billion annually, with Hepatitis C-related deaths (approximately 12,000 per year) expected to triple by 2019
  • Highlights that symptoms of chronic Hepatitis B or C may not appear for up to 40 years after infection, and no routine universal screening exists for early detection

Legislative Description

Community Health, Department of; services to those with Hepatitis B and C; urge

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

4/20/2010

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services4/1/2010

Full Bill Text

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