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MI SCR0033

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/24/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Hune

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Commends the Five Healthy Towns Foundation for its efforts to promote personal and community health and wellness in Michigan
  • Recognizes April as National Move More Month and emphasizes that healthy living through nutrition and physical activity prevents chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and stroke
  • Notes that Michigan residents smoke and have obesity rates above the national average, with chronic disease-related costs accounting for approximately 75% of personal and financial health care expenses in the state
  • States that Michigan spends more than $13 billion annually in unnecessary health care costs related to smoking and obesity
  • Acknowledges the Foundation's work through four Wellness Centers and grassroots coalitions that partner with state agencies and organizations to support healthy choices and community connections

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to commend the Five Healthy Towns Foundation on its efforts to cultivate personal and community health and wellness for residents in their service area within the state of Michigan.

Five Healthy Towns Foundation

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

4/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Health Policy4/25/2018

Full Bill Text

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