Bill Text: CA SCR111 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Chaptered

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Bill Title: California Chronic Kidney Disease Education Week.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-08-20 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 96, Statutes of 2010. [SCR111 Detail]

Download: California-2009-SCR111-Chaptered.html

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BILL NUMBER: SCR 111	CHAPTERED
	BILL TEXT

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER  96
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE  AUGUST 20, 2010
	APPROVED BY GOVERNOR  AUGUST 20, 2010
	ADOPTED IN SENATE  JULY 1, 2010
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 17, 2010

INTRODUCED BY   Senator Wright

                        JUNE 3, 2010

   Relative to California Chronic Kidney Disease Education Week.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SCR 111, Wright. California Chronic Kidney Disease Education Week.

   This measure would proclaim November 7 through November 13, 2010,
as California Chronic Kidney Disease Education Week, and would urge
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.



   WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease is estimated to be present in
approximately 31 million Americans, many of whom are unaware of the
problem; and
   WHEREAS, 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; and
   WHEREAS, 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; and
   WHEREAS, There are more than 50,000 people with ESRD in the state;
and
   WHEREAS, 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; and
   WHEREAS, Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension) and
diabetes are the two leading causes of chronic kidney disease in the
United States; and
   WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease causes high blood pressure, or
worsens existing high blood pressure, and accelerates damage to the
kidneys; and
   WHEREAS, 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; and
   WHEREAS, Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in
patients with chronic kidney disease; and
   WHEREAS, 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; and
   WHEREAS, 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; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly
thereof concurring, That the Legislature 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; and be it
further
   Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for distribution.