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MS HC111

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joey Hood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2017 as Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in Mississippi
  • Acknowledges that rheumatic diseases affect nearly one in four Americans and are the leading cause of disability in the United States
  • Notes the economic burden of rheumatic disease at $128 billion annually, including $80 billion in medical costs and $47 billion in indirect costs from lost earnings
  • Recognizes that 300,000 children live with rheumatic disease and that current treatments can improve quality of life, though no cure exists
  • Urges all Mississippi citizens to participate in activities promoting awareness of rheumatic disease

Legislative Description

Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month; designate September 2017 as.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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