HR0634 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive, gradual loss of kidney function, which results in a decrease in the ability of the kidneys to remove waste from the body; and

WHEREAS, It is estimated that 37 million adults in the United States have CKD, and of those, approximately 90 percent remain undiagnosed; and

WHEREAS, Without diagnosis and treatment to slow its progression, CKD can progress to end-stage renal failure, which is fatal unless the patient receives dialysis or a kidney transplant; and

WHEREAS, CKD is associated with more severe COVID-19 infections, and COVID-19 may cause acute kidney damage that can lead to dialysis or even death; and

WHEREAS, Regular screening and early detection can prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure, and it is essential that awareness of kidney disease and the importance of prevention and early detection be raised; and

WHEREAS, Kidney disease awareness empowers patients and families to seek diagnosis, support, and appropriate treatment; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the month of March of 2022 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we declare March 10, 2022 as Kidney Day in the State of Illinois in order to increase education and awareness about kidney health.