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GA HR2031
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/14/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Cooper
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 20, 2010, as American Diabetes Association Alert Day at the Georgia state capitol to raise awareness of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Introduced by Representative Cooper of the 41st District in the Georgia House of Representatives
- Notes that an estimated 23.6 million Americans (7.8% of the population) are affected by diabetes, and more than half suffer from Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Highlights that amputation rates among diabetics are ten times higher than non-diabetics, with over 60% of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations attributed to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Georgia chapter of the American Diabetes Association
Legislative Description
American Diabetes Assoc. Alert Day at the state capitol; May 20, 2010; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/14/2010
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