A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Celiac Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes May 2026 as "Celiac Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It highlights the prevalence of celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption, which affects approximately 2 million Americans and 130,000 Pennsylvanians. The resolution emphasizes the challenges associated with diagnosis, the significant underfunding of research, and the need for increased awareness and access to services for individuals with this condition.
Key provisions
- Recognizes May 2026 as Celiac Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
- States that celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten.
- Notes the estimated prevalence of celiac disease in the United States and Pennsylvania.
- Highlights the underfunding of celiac disease research compared to other gastrointestinal disorders.
- Points out the low National Institutes of Health funding for celiac disease research.
- Mentions the lack of mandatory gluten labeling on packaged foods in the U.S.
- Acknowledges the challenges of diagnosis, including delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.
- Emphasizes the need for increased awareness and reduced stigma associated with celiac disease.
Who is affected
- Individuals with celiac disease
- Families and caregivers of individuals with celiac disease
- Healthcare professionals
- Pennsylvania residents
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
Judith Schwank
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