South Carolina recognizes April 29, 2025, as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day.
The bill encourages South Carolina residents to learn about kidney disease and APOL1-mediated kidney disease. It urges individuals from or with ancestry from Western and Central Africa to consider genetic testing for APOL1 gene mutations. The bill highlights the disproportionate impact of kidney disease on African Americans and the potential of genetic testing to prevent kidney failure. It declares April 29, 2025, as APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Awareness Day in South Carolina.
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