Florida Senate - 2016                            (NP)    SR 1754
       
       
        
       By Senator Stargel
       
       15-02335-16                                           20161754__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing November 2016 as “Bladder
    3         Health Month” in Florida.
    4  
    5         WHEREAS, tens of millions of Americans are affected by
    6  bladder diseases and conditions, including urinary incontinence,
    7  overactive bladder, underactive bladder, interstitial cystitis,
    8  nocturia, urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, urotrauma,
    9  and neurogenic bladder, and
   10         WHEREAS, bladder diseases and conditions have a significant
   11  impact on health and quality of life, contributing to
   12  depression, social isolation, falls, sexual dysfunction, loss of
   13  self-esteem, hospitalization, nursing home admissions, and
   14  death, and
   15         WHEREAS, there is a critical need for medical and
   16  behavioral research to better understand and maintain bladder
   17  health and treat bladder diseases, and
   18         WHEREAS, bladder problems are highly stigmatized, and open
   19  dialogue generated by Bladder Health Month can reduce the stigma
   20  associated with bladder diseases and conditions and empower
   21  providers and patients to have much-needed conversations about
   22  bladder health, NOW, THEREFORE,
   23  
   24  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
   25  
   26         That November 2016 is recognized as “Bladder Health Month”
   27  in Florida.