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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates September of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month" in New Jersey. Menopause is the stage of life where a woman's hormone levels change and she permanently stops having menstrual periods, and is diagnosed after 12 months without a menstrual period. The average age women begin menopause is 51, but it can commence anytime in a women's 40s or 50s. In 2019, there were 1.2 million women in New Jersey between 40 and 59 years of age. Menopause and the years preceding menopause, known as perimenopause, are natural biological processes, however the physical and emotional symptoms that coincide with these processes may disrupt a woman's daily life. In addition to enduring the symptoms of menopause, the process is often a shrouded subject, not discussed in families or the community, which results in women feeling alone and isolated. Nationally, September is designated as "Menopause Awareness Month" by organizations throughout the United States to raise awareness on menopause. It is fitting and proper for the State to join these entities to promote understanding and encourage discussion regarding menopause throughout the month of September.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates September as "Menopause Awareness Month" in New Jersey to raise public understanding about menopause, a natural biological process where women experience hormonal changes and permanently stop menstruating, typically occurring around age 51. The resolution highlights that approximately 1.2 million women in New Jersey are between 40 and 59 years old and may experience menopause or perimenopause, a transitional period lasting two to ten years during which hormone production decreases. Recognizing that menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disruptions can significantly impact daily life, the resolution aims to destigmatize discussions about menopause and encourage community awareness. The resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation supporting educational activities and programs that help women, their families, and healthcare providers better understand menopause. By joining national efforts to promote menopause awareness, the resolution seeks to combat isolation, challenge negative media portrayals of aging women, and support women's health and wellness during this natural life stage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 02/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR123 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/123_I1.HTM |
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