February 23, 2024 - Introduced by Representatives Myers, Andraca, Bare, Binsfeld, Conley, Considine, Drake, Emerson, Jacobson, Joers, Moore Omokunde, Murphy, O’Connor, Ohnstad, Ratcliff, Rozar, Shankland, Stubbs and Subeck, cosponsored by Senators Agard, Cowles, Larson and Spreitzer. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR133,,22Relating to: proclaiming March 2024 to be Kidney Month in Wisconsin. AJR133,,33Whereas, 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 AJR133,,44Whereas, 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 AJR133,,55Whereas, 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 AJR133,,66Whereas, kidney disease can cause several health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, kidney failure, and nerve damage; and AJR133,,77Whereas, the risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, family history, high blood pressure, and old age; and AJR133,,88Whereas, African Americans are at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease and kidney failure; and AJR133,,99Whereas, nine out of 10 people who have kidney disease do not know they have it; and AJR133,,1010Whereas, 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 AJR133,,1111Whereas, early detection and treatment of kidney disease can slow or prevent disease progression; and AJR133,,1212Whereas, 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 AJR133,,1313Whereas, the Wisconsin Legislature has an opportunity to join a national awareness effort to promote kidney health; now, therefore, be it AJR133,,1414Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature hereby proclaims March 2024 to be Kidney Month in Wisconsin.
