HRES 1049
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
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This resolution aims to increase public understanding of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and supports establishing a National Brain Injury Awareness Month. It highlights the significant impact of TBIs, including the high number of annual hospitalizations, deaths, and long-term disabilities. The resolution recognizes the challenges faced by military personnel and young adults with TBIs, often due to the difficulty in detecting these injuries. Ultimately, the goal is to raise awareness and encourage action to address this often-overlooked public health issue.
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Bill Pascrell
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