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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Resolution Supporting Parkinson's Awareness Month
Last action · April 27, 2023: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1424)
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What This Bill Would Do
This formally expresses the U.S. Senate's support for designating April 2023 as Parkinson's Awareness Month. It highlights the prevalence of the disease and the need for continued research and support services.
This serves as a formal statement of congressional intent to prioritize Parkinson's disease research and awareness, though it does not mandate specific funding or new legal requirements.
Who It Would Affect
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Individuals with Parkinson's disease
The resolution acknowledges their health challenges and the importance of clinical trials they participate in.
Family caregivers
The resolution recognizes the impact of the disease on the lives of caregivers and loved ones.
Key Facts
- The Senate designates April 2023 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
- Parkinson's disease affects over 1,000,000 individuals in the United States.
- Parkinson's is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States.
- The number of individuals with Parkinson's in the U.S. is projected to nearly double by 2037.
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- The annual cost of Parkinson's disease in the U.S. is estimated to be at least $80,000,000,000.
- The Senate commits to continuing support for research into treatments and a cure.
- The resolution recognizes participants in clinical trials and the work of caregivers and researchers.
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The document cites a specific projection that the annual cost of Parkinson's disease will reach $80 billion by 2037.
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