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GA SR839
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/28/2016
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Commends the Epidemiology Section of the Georgia Department of Public Health and recognizes March 24, 2016, as World Tuberculosis Day
- In 2014, Georgia reported 335 new cases of active tuberculosis, ranking fifth highest among states; four Atlanta-area counties (Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb) accounted for 59% of the state's cases
- Tuberculosis cases among homeless individuals in Georgia increased 140% from 2013 to 2014 (26 to 62 cases) due to an outbreak in Atlanta homeless shelters
- Average public health treatment costs are $17,000 per uncomplicated tuberculosis case, $260,000 for multidrug-resistant cases, and $430,000 for extensively drug-resistant cases
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Dr. Rose Marie Sales, Director of the Georgia Tuberculosis Program, and Cathalene Teahan, President of the Georgia AIDS Coalition
Legislative Description
World Tuberculosis Day; recognize March 24
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
1/28/2016
Full Bill Text
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