Bill > SJR115

This joint resolution designates March 1 of each year as "Endometriosis Awareness Day" in New Jersey to help raise public understanding about endometriosis, a chronic disease that affects approximately one in 10 menstruating individuals worldwide. The resolution highlights that endometriosis occurs when uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus, causing severe discomfort and potentially impacting fertility, with 30-50 percent of those diagnosed experiencing difficulties conceiving. The resolution emphasizes the significant challenges surrounding the disease, including delayed diagnoses due to the normalization of menstrual pain, the substantial economic burden of approximately $80 billion annually on the healthcare system, and the disease's impact on individuals' emotional and mental well-being. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation and encourages public officials and citizens to participate in appropriate programs and activities that promote awareness about endometriosis, with a specific focus on recognizing the estimated 11 percent of obstetricians and gynecologists dedicated to fighting the disease and potentially driving research and treatment advances.

Health and Social Services

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