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MI HR0333

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/21/2010

Primary Sponsor

Brian Calley

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares November 2010 as National Prematurity Awareness Month in Michigan
  • One out of eight babies is born prematurely in the United States, with prematurity increasing over the past two decades
  • Half of all neurological disabilities in children are related to premature birth, with premature infants facing risks including cerebral palsy, mental retardation, learning problems, chronic lung disease, and vision and hearing problems
  • Women with previous preterm births, multiple pregnancies, or uterine or cervical abnormalities face higher risk, though preterm labor can occur in any pregnancy
  • Recognizes organizations like the March of Dimes for raising public awareness about prematurity prevention and reducing preterm birth rates

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare November 2010 as National Prematurity Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

National Prematurity Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

9/21/2010

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