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ID HCR005
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2015
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Recognizes November as American Diabetes Month in Idaho and supports the goals and ideals associated with the observance
- States legislative findings that approximately 100,000 Idaho adults (8.4%) have diabetes, 84,000 adults (7.5%) have prediabetes, and 1,500 mothers (8%) experience gestational diabetes annually
- Notes diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in Idaho with direct medical costs exceeding $172 million annually
- Urges people with diabetes, their families, friends, and health care professionals to use November to increase awareness and understanding of diabetes prevention, treatment, and management education
- Supports decreased prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes through increased research, treatment, and prevention efforts
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing American Diabetes Month in November and supporting its goals and ideals.
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Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 11:16 a.m. on March 6, 2015
3/9/2015
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