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MI HR0306

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kyra Bolden

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares September 2020 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Notes that uterine fibroids affect approximately 30% of women by age 35 and 80% by age 50, with disproportionate impact on Black women (3x greater incidence) and Hispanic women (2x greater incidence)
  • Identifies hysterectomies as a common treatment, with over 200,000 performed annually at an estimated cost exceeding $2 billion
  • Estimates uterine fibroids cost the United States between $5.9 billion to $34.4 billion annually, including $1.6 billion to $17.2 billion in lost work productivity
  • Urges greater research, treatment, and care options for uterine fibroids, particularly addressing disparities in affected populations

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare September 2020 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

9/2/2020

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