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This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 2025 as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the significant health challenges associated with thyroid disorders. The resolution provides context about thyroid disease, noting that it affects an estimated 20 million Americans, with 60% of people unaware they have the condition, and disproportionately impacts women, who are three times more likely to develop thyroid issues. It explains that thyroid disease encompasses various disorders affecting the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, including conditions like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid cancers. The resolution emphasizes the increasing prevalence of thyroid cancer, with diagnoses more than tripling between 1975 and 2013, and points out that approximately 1,000 men and 3,100 women are diagnosed with thyroid cancer annually in New York State. The document also highlights risk factors such as radiation exposure and recommends prevention strategies like regular exercise, smoking cessation, and periodic neck checks. Ultimately, the resolution aims to raise public awareness about thyroid diseases and their potential impacts on health.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K47