Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2022, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public alertness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease, the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings for sickle cell trait carriers, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Summary
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
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Introduced Jun 15, 2022
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