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This resolution recognizes March 4, 2025, as Make Texans Healthy Again Day at the State Capitol, addressing a broader national health crisis characterized by rising chronic disease rates, poor nutrition, and declining physical and mental well-being. The resolution highlights several alarming health statistics, including that 93 percent of Americans do not meet metabolic health standards, obesity rates have increased from 14.5 percent in 1971 to 42.8 percent in 2018, and diabetes cases have surged from 1.6 million in 1958 to over 37 million in 2022. Additionally, the document notes concerning trends in mental health, such as a fivefold increase in antidepressant use among adults and rising rates of persistent sadness and suicide consideration among high school students. By establishing this commemorative day, the Texas House of Representatives aims to raise awareness about these health challenges and encourage Texans to learn about and take steps to improve their physical, mental, and metabolic health, reflecting a broader commitment to addressing public health concerns at the state level.

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