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Read. Follow. Verify.Support for National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Month
Record date · September 25, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This formally expresses congressional support for designating September 2024 as National Awareness Month to increase public understanding of the genetic disorder. It encourages nationwide activities to promote awareness and recognizes the urgent need for further research into treatments and a cure.
The highlights a condition affecting approximately 500,000 Americans and serves as a formal federal acknowledgment of the need for increased research funding and public education regarding , which is a leading cause of kidney failure.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Individuals with polycystic kidney disease
The resolution acknowledges their health challenges and the impact of the disease on their families and finances.
PKD Foundation
The organization is explicitly recognized for its advocacy, research, and educational activities.
Key Facts
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Focus on Spontaneous Mutation
The resolution explicitly highlights that 10% of cases are spontaneous mutations, emphasizing that the disease is not exclusively hereditary.
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