A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This resolution designates May 2025 as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the significant prevalence of asthma and food allergies in the United States and within the Commonwealth, noting the associated health and economic burdens. The resolution aims to raise awareness about these conditions and the need for accessible healthcare and affordable medications.
Key provisions
- Designates May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges the high prevalence of asthma in the United States and Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the increasing numbers of individuals with food allergies.
- Highlights the disproportionate burden of asthma among Black, Hispanic, and indigenous populations.
- Notes the significant economic cost of asthma.
- Emphasizes the need for affordable healthcare and medications for individuals with asthma and food allergies.
- References the impact of asthma on emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and school absences.
- Acknowledges the mortality rate associated with asthma.
Who is affected
- Individuals with asthma
- Individuals with food allergies
- Families affected by asthma and food allergies
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Black, Hispanic, and indigenous populations
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Louis Schmitt
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