Sec. 2310-378. Wilson's disease.
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Sec. 2310-378. Wilson's disease.
(a)The Illinois General Assembly finds and declares the following:
(1)Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper
accumulate in the body and can cause liver disease and neurological or psychiatric disorders; and
(2)Successful treatment is available for sufferers of Wilson's disease but, without
proper treatment, the disease is generally fatal by the age of 30.
(b)Subject to appropriation, the Department shall:
(i)conduct a public health information campaign for physicians, hospitals, health facilities, public health departments, and the general public on Wilson's disease, methods of care, and treatment modalities available;
(ii)identify and catalog Wilson's disease resources in this State for distribution and referral purposes; and
(iii)coordinate services with established programs, including State, federal, and voluntary groups.