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MI HR0302

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Chang

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2016 as Asthma Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Notes asthma prevalence in Michigan is 11% for children and 10.5% for adults, exceeding national averages
  • Identifies Detroit as having asthma hospitalization rates three times higher than the state average, with 24% of all state asthma hospitalizations occurring in Detroit residents
  • States asthma is the leading cause of preventable hospitalizations for Michigan children and the leading chronic cause of school absenteeism
  • Recognizes air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide exposure, as a contributing factor to asthma symptoms, with Michigan designated as a non-attainment area by the EPA

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 2016 as Asthma Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Asthma Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

5/26/2016

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