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Introduced
10/07/2024
10/07/2024
In Committee
10/07/2024
10/07/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates October 24th of each year as "National Senior UTI Awareness Day" in New Jersey. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common form of bacterial infection occurring in the United States. A UTI is an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. Common symptoms of a UTI include the repeated urge to urinate, a burning sensation when urinating, and pain in the pubic bone or back. Urinary tract infections are also becoming increasingly antibiotic resistant while proper diagnosis of a UTI, especially in the elderly population, remains difficult. Diagnosis of UTIs among the elderly remains difficult due many factors, including a slower or suppressed immune system, increasing the likelihood of a missed or delayed diagnosis. There also has not been much research focused on UTIs among the elderly; it was not until the 2000s that medical researchers focused their research specifically on UTI manifestation within the elderly population. Finally, there is still unwarranted stigma associated with UTIs, with many seniors unwilling to openly discuss or seek medical care for UTIs. The establishment of October 24th of each year as "National Senior UTI Awareness Day" will help to bring awareness of and destigmatize conversations surrounding UTIs.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates October 24th as "National Senior UTI Awareness Day" in New Jersey to raise awareness about urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are the most common bacterial infections in the United States. The resolution highlights several key issues surrounding UTIs, including their increasing antibiotic resistance, the higher risk for elderly individuals, and the challenges in diagnosing and discussing these infections. Specifically, the resolution calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the day, and requires the Department of Health to publicize the day with educational efforts focused on senior citizens. The resolution aims to destigmatize conversations about UTIs, which disproportionately affect older adults, and to increase understanding about the infection's symptoms, risks, and importance of treatment. By establishing this awareness day, the resolution seeks to address the lack of research and open dialogue surrounding UTIs in the elderly population.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 10/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR135 | 09/30/2024 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/135_I1.HTM | 10/08/2024 |
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