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2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIO N 126
February 19, 2024 - Introduced by Senators A GARD, COWLES, LARSON and
SPREITZER, cosponsored by Representatives MYERS, ANDRACA, BARE, BINSFELD,
CONLEY, CONSIDINE, DRAKE, EMERSON, JACOBSON, JOERS, MOORE OMOKUNDE,
MURPHY, O'CONNOR, OHNSTAD, RATCLIFF, ROZAR, SHANKLAND, STUBBS and
SUBECK. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Relating to: proclaiming March 2024 to be Kidney Month in Wisconsin.
Whereas, the National Kidney Foundation designated March as National
Kidney Month to help spread awareness about kidney disease and the ways it can
be detected and prevented; and
Whereas, kidneys serve many important health functions, including filtering
waste from the blood, directing the production of red blood cells, and regulating fluid
and blood pressure levels; and
Whereas, it is estimated that one in seven American adults has kidney disease
and that one in three adults is at a high risk for developing kidney disease; and
Whereas, kidney disease can cause several health problems, such as
cardiovascular disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, kidney failure, and
nerve damage; and
Whereas, the risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, family history,
high blood pressure, and old age; and
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Whereas, African Americans are at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease
and kidney failure; and
Whereas, nine out of 10 people who have kidney disease do not know they have
it; and
Whereas, the symptoms of kidney disease may include swelling of the face,
abdomen, or extremities; bloody or foamy urine; painful urination; fatigue; or
increased thirst; and
Whereas, early detection and treatment of kidney disease can slow or prevent
disease progression; and
Whereas, according to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney disease risk
can be reduced by quitting smoking, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight,
controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, and avoiding excessive use of pain
medications; and
Whereas, the Wisconsin Legislature has an opportunity to join a national
awareness effort to promote kidney health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature
hereby proclaims March 2024 to be Kidney Month in Wisconsin.
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