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MO HB171

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hodges

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 7 as "ROHHAD Awareness Day" in Missouri
  • Defines ROHHAD as rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation and autonomic dyregulation presenting in childhood, characterized by rapid-onset obesity in the first ten years of life and impairment of the autonomic nervous system
  • Notes that ROHHAD syndrome has an unknown cause with no current cure, and that early diagnosis and proper management may help prevent catastrophic consequences
  • Recommends Missourians observe the day through awareness and educational activities about ROHHAD symptoms and impacts
  • Encourages support for programs that advance treatment, discover cures, improve quality of life for affected children, and reduce financial burden on families

Legislative Description

Designates May 7 as "ROHHAD Awareness Day" in Missouri

Last Action

Referred: Health Care Policy(H)

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Health Care Policy5/17/2013

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