HR 46
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-06-07
WHEREAS, Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects about 2 to 3 percent of the population, or an estimated seven million people in the United States. Scoliosis is a condition that strikes without regard to gender, race, age, or economic status; and
WHEREAS, It is important to increase the publics awareness of scoliosis and to help children, parents, adults, and health care providers understand, recognize, and treat the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis; and
WHEREAS, An estimated one million scoliosis patients utilize health care annually and one in six children diagnosed with this condition eventually requires active medical treatment; and
WHEREAS, The primary age of onset for scoliosis is between 10 and 15 years of age, with females being five times more likely to progress to a curve magnitude that requires treatment; and
WHEREAS, Screening programs allow for early detection and treatment opportunities that may alleviate the worst effects of the condition; and
WHEREAS, Respected organizations such as the Scoliosis Research Society, the National Scoliosis Foundation, and the California Orthopaedic Association support and promote National Scoliosis Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, National Scoliosis Awareness Month is observed across the country to renew the publics commitment to understanding and combating this disease, and to recognize the need for increased research and funding to reduce the pain and suffering it causes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes the month of June 2017 as National Scoliosis Awareness Month in California; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Jun 22, 2017 | Coauthors revised. |
| Jun 15, 2017 | From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 15). |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Introduced. |
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| Jun 15, 2017 | Be adopted. To third reading. | Assembly Standing Committee on Rules |
Passed |
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Date of Hearing: June 15, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Ken Cooley, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:HR 46
Author:(Maienschein) – As Introduced Ver:June 7, 2017
SUBJECT: National Scoliosis Awareness Month
SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of June 2017 as National Scoliosis Awareness Month in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects about 2 to 3 percent of the population, or approximately seven million people in the United States. This condition strikes without regard to gender, race, age, or economic status.
- It is estimated that one million scoliosis patients utilize health care annually and one in six children diagnosed with this condition eventually requires active medical treatment.
- The primary age of onset for scoliosis is between 10 and 15 years of age, with females being five times more likely to progress to a curve magnitude that requires treatment. Screening programs allow for early detection and treatment opportunities that may alleviate the worst effects of the condition.
- It is important to increase public awareness of scoliosis and to help children, parents, adults, and health care providers understand, recognize, and treat the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis.
- National Scoliosis Awareness Month is observed across the county to renew the public’s commitment to understanding and combating this disease and to recognize the need for increased research and funding to reduce the pain and suffering caused by this condition.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
None on file
Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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