HI SCR28

Designates the month of March as Hawaii Kidney Awareness Month in the State of Hawaii.

Notes that chronic kidney disease affects an estimated 37 million individuals nationwide, with 9 out of 10 people with early-stage disease unaware they have it.

Highlights that Hawaii's kidney failure rate is 30 percent higher than the national rate, with diabetes and high blood pressure being the leading causes.

Documents that minority populations suffer disproportionately, including Black Americans being nearly 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders having even higher incidence rates.

Requires certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Health, and chief executive officer of the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii.