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MI HR0069

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Henry Vaupel

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 4-11, 2019, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in Michigan
  • Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a condition causing involuntary muscle movements of the face, trunk, and extremities that may occur as a side effect of antipsychotic medications and dopamine receptor blocking agents
  • More than 12 million Americans take antipsychotics, with over 500,000 patients potentially having TD
  • Elderly individuals, females, people with diabetes, and those with mental illness face greater risk of developing TD
  • Resolution acknowledges Michigan's interest in increasing public awareness of TD as a neurological disorder

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 4-11, 2019, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week

Last Action

Adopted

5/2/2019

Committee Referrals

Health Policy4/17/2019

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