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This concurrent resolution recognizes March 2025 as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Month in Delaware, aiming to raise awareness about this chronic neurological disease that affects approximately 2.3 million people worldwide. The resolution highlights key facts about MS, including that it primarily affects individuals between ages 15 and 50, has no definitive laboratory diagnostic test, and causes unpredictable symptoms ranging from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. While the exact cause remains unknown and no cure exists, the resolution emphasizes the importance of education and understanding, noting that females are more frequently affected and that genetic and environmental factors may contribute to an individual's predisposition. The resolution calls upon Delawareans to observe the month by learning about MS and supporting those diagnosed, aligning with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America's goals of acknowledging those affected, encouraging research, and promoting awareness about the disease.

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