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HI HCR28

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mark Nakashima

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March as Hawaii Kidney Awareness Month in Hawaii
  • Highlights that chronic kidney disease affects an estimated 37 million individuals nationwide, with nine out of ten people with early kidney disease unaware they have it
  • Notes Hawaii's kidney failure rate is 30 percent higher than the national rate, with minority populations and Native Hawaiians experiencing disproportionately high rates
  • Identifies diabetes and high blood pressure as the two leading causes of kidney failure in Hawaii residents
  • Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Health, and chief executive officer of the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii

Legislative Description

Designating The Month Of March As Hawaii Kidney Awareness Month.

Designation

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/20/2023

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/16/2023
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/3/2023

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