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This resolution proclaims April 2025 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in California, highlighting the significant impact of this progressive neurological disease. The resolution provides context about Parkinson's disease, noting that it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States, affecting an estimated 1.6 million people with projections to more than double by 2040. It emphasizes the complex symptoms of the disease, which include tremors, movement difficulties, and cognitive impairments, and points out that there is currently no known cure. The resolution also underscores the substantial economic burden of the disease, which costs $52 billion annually, with over 107,000 people affected in California alone. Additionally, it highlights ongoing research efforts, such as the Michael J. Fox Foundation's Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative, which recently achieved a significant breakthrough by validating the first-ever biomarker for the disease. By proclaiming this awareness month, the resolution aims to increase public understanding, support research, and recognize the challenges faced by patients, caregivers, and medical professionals in addressing this complex neurological condition.

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