Urges the general assembly to raise awareness of kidney disease
Impact
This resolution serves to amplify the need for regular screening and early detection of kidney disease, recognizing that early intervention can significantly prevent its progression. By urging the General Assembly to raise awareness, HCR44 seeks to empower patients and their families to proactively seek diagnosis and treatment, which can mitigate the health impact of CKD on the community at large.
Summary
HCR44 is a House Concurrent Resolution introduced by Representative Young which aims to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The resolution highlights the significant number of adults in the United States living with CKD—estimated at thirty-seven million—of which about ninety percent remain undiagnosed. The document emphasizes that without timely diagnosis and treatment, CKD may lead to end-stage renal failure, necessitating dialysis or a kidney transplant, and it notes a concerning association between CKD and severe COVID-19 infections.
Contention
While HCR44 does not present significant points of contention, the challenge lies in the implementation of awareness programs and the allocation of appropriate resources for kidney health. Some may argue for prioritizing funding and efforts focused on other pressing health issues. However, the resolution is intended as a call to action and generally seeks consensus on improving health outcomes related to kidney disease.
Encourages the department of health and senior services and the department of social services to raise awareness of chronic kidney disease and solicit public comments on issues relating to the disease