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MI SR0171
Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates September 2012 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in Michigan
- Acknowledges that sickle cell disease causes rapid destruction of red blood cells leading to anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, and organ damage, with an average lifespan of 45 years
- Notes that approximately 1,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease annually in the United States, occurring in 1 in 500 African-American infants and affecting multiple ethnic populations
- Urges Michiganians to educate themselves about the disease and support community members diagnosed with sickle cell disease
- Recognizes the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter, Inc., for providing free testing, education, genetic counseling, and support services to the sickle cell community
Legislative Description
A resolution recognizing September 2012 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
9/12/2012
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