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GA HR1696

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Teri Anulewicz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 2018 as Endometriosis Awareness Month at the Georgia state capitol, sponsored by Representative Anulewicz of the 42nd district
  • Endometriosis affects one in ten women of childbearing age in the United States and is a leading cause of female infertility, with an average ten-year delay from symptom onset to diagnosis
  • The estimated total annual societal cost of endometriosis-related symptoms in the U.S. is $56 billion ($10,824 per patient), and affected women can lose up to 11 hours of work per week due to pain
  • There is currently no cure for endometriosis, and the resolution emphasizes the need for more research, education, and awareness to promote early detection and diagnosis
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and press

Legislative Description

Endometriosis Awareness Month at the state capitol; March, 2018; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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