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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 111
Author: Wright (D)
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
SUBJECT : California Chronic Kidney Disease Education
Week
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims November 7 through
November 13, 2010, as California Chronic Kidney Disease
Education Week, and urges all Californians to familiarize
themselves with the causes of chronic kidney disease and
the importance of intervention to promote sustained health
and a better quality of life.
ANALYSIS : Resolution findings:
1. Chronic kidney disease is estimated to be present in
approximately 31 million Americans, many of whom are
unaware of the problem.
2. Chronic kidney disease is estimated to be present in
more than 16 percent of adults in California. It is
estimated that approximately 3.8 million adults in
California, or one in every six, have chronic kidney
disease.
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3. Chronic kidney disease can progress to end-stage renal
disease (ESRD), which requires a continuous course of
dialysis therapy or a kidney transplant to maintain
life.
4. There are more than 50,000 people with ESRD in the
state.
5. ESRD is usually the result of years of chronic kidney
disease caused by diabetes mellitus, high blood
pressure, inherited conditions, or other insult to the
kidneys.
6. Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension) and
diabetes are the two leading causes of chronic kidney
disease in the United States.
7. Chronic kidney disease causes high blood pressure, or
worsens existing high blood pressure, and accelerates
damage to the kidneys.
8. Severe high blood pressure causes kidney malfunction
over a relatively short period of time, but even mild
forms of high blood pressure can damage kidneys over
several years, with no symptoms evident until there is
serious damage.
9. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in
patients with chronic kidney disease.
10. There is no cure for chronic kidney disease, but
there is abundant medical evidence showing that its
recognition and treatment can delay or prevent the onset
of ESRD.
11. Public policy initiatives targeted at early
identification, for controlling cardiovascular risk
factors, and early intervention in those with diabetes
mellitus and high blood pressure can reduce both the
serious long-term effects of chronic kidney disease on
the population, and the significant economic burden on
individuals and society.
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This resolution proclaims November 7 through November 13,
2010, as California Chronic Kidney Disease Education Week,
and urges all Californians to familiarize themselves with
the causes of chronic kidney disease and the importance of
intervention to promote sustained health and a better
quality of life.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
CTW:nl 6/29/10 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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