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MS SC674

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Terry Brown

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2012 as "Pain Awareness Month in Mississippi" to raise awareness for people living with chronic pain
  • Notes that approximately 767,519 people in Mississippi lived with chronic pain in 2009
  • States that chronic pain costs America up to $635 billion annually in health care costs and lost productivity
  • Encourages all Mississippi citizens to support organizations seeking adequate pain care for those with chronic conditions
  • Directs the State Board of Health to distribute the resolution and make it available to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognizing September 2012 as "Pain Awareness Month in Mississippi."

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

5/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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