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MS HC32

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cheikh Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2021 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Mississippi
  • Recognizes sarcoidosis as an inflammatory disease of unknown cause that most commonly affects the lungs but can affect multiple organs
  • Notes approximately 200,000 individuals in the United States live with sarcoidosis, with an average diagnostic time of seven years
  • Encourages public awareness events and education for medical professionals regarding sarcoidosis, including information about environmental and occupational risk factors
  • Acknowledges that sarcoidosis disproportionately affects African Americans with more severe and chronic outcomes

Legislative Description

Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Mississippi; designate April 2021 as.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2021

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