Title: Kidney Disease Awareness Month/World Kidney Day

Summary: Recognizing March 2021 as "Kidney Disease Awareness Month" and March 11, 2021, as "World Kidney Day" in Florida, etc.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, it is estimated that million adults in the United States have CKD, and of those, approximately 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, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: That March 2021 is recognized as  Kidney Disease Awareness Month  and March 11, 2021, is recognized as  World Kidney Day  in Florida.