A Resolution recognizing May 5, 2026, as "World Asthma Day" in Pennsylvania.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution recognizes May 5, 2026, as "World Asthma Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise awareness about asthma, a chronic lung disease affecting millions of Americans, and encourage efforts to improve asthma care and management. The resolution highlights the prevalence of asthma in Pennsylvania and the importance of ongoing education and symptom control.
Key provisions
- Recognizes May 5, 2026, as World Asthma Day in Pennsylvania.
- Acknowledges asthma as a chronic lung disease.
- References statistics on asthma prevalence in the United States and Pennsylvania.
- Encourages efforts to improve asthma care and management.
- Promotes awareness of asthma and its management.
- Suggests focusing on daily management and education of asthma.
- Calls for collaboration among residents to support Pennsylvanians with asthma.
Who is affected
- Individuals with asthma
- Residents of Pennsylvania
- Healthcare professionals
- Advocates for asthma awareness
Notable changes
- None – This is a resolution recognizing an existing event.
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- Pn 2814 Html
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Primary sponsor
Robert Matzie
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