Bill > HRes225

This resolution supports the designation of March as "Autoimmune Awareness Month" and aims to raise awareness about autoimmune diseases, which are a group of over 100 chronic and often debilitating conditions that currently have no known cures. The resolution highlights that these diseases can affect any part of the body, impact up to 50 million people in the United States (with 80% of those affected being women), and are among the top 10 leading causes of death for women under 65. It emphasizes the significant challenges in diagnosing autoimmune diseases, noting that patients typically wait an average of 4.5 years for a correct diagnosis, and points out that the United States is lagging behind other countries in research into these conditions. The resolution calls for supporting healthcare providers and patient advocacy organizations in increasing awareness about autoimmune diseases, and advocates for increased funding to research the root causes, diagnostic methods, and treatments for these complex medical conditions, with the ultimate goal of improving understanding and patient outcomes.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/225/all-info