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MI SR0152
Resolution
AI Summary
- Declares May 2014 as Lupus Awareness Month in Michigan
- Recognizes that lupus affects 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide, with the majority of patients being women in their prime working years
- Notes that lupus is most prevalent among African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asians, and that no cure currently exists
- Calls for increased public and professional awareness of lupus and adequate funding for medical research to develop safer and more effective treatments
- Acknowledges Michigan lupus agencies' efforts to provide education, support, outreach, and advocacy services to individuals with lupus and their families
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare May 2014 as Lupus Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Lupus Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
5/21/2014
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