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ND HCR3028
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/8/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Hawken
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AI Summary
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Designates November 2013 as "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month" throughout North Dakota.
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Recognizes COPD as the third-leading cause of death in the United States and second-leading cause of disability, affecting over 24 million individuals with half undiagnosed.
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Notes COPD accounts for 1.5 million emergency room visits, 726,000 hospitalizations, and 8 million physician office visits annually, costing the United States $49.39 billion in 2010.
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Highlights that 51 percent of COPD patients report work limitations, 34 percent cannot work, and early screening through spirometry can slow disease progression despite having no cure.
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Encourages all North Dakota residents to learn more about COPD prevention and treatment to improve quality of life and reduce costs through early detection and proper health management.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging the Sixty-third Legislative Assembly to recognize the month of November 2013 as "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month" throughout the state in recognition of this deadly disease and its effects on the citizens of North Dakota and encourage all residents of North Dakota to learn more about the prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/8/2013