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This resolution recognizes April 2025 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware, highlighting the significant impact of Parkinson's disease (PD), a chronic and progressive neurological disorder. The resolution provides context about the disease, noting that it is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States, affecting approximately 2,000 Delawareans in 2024 and nearly one million people nationwide. It details the symptoms of PD, which include tremors, slowed movement, muscle rigidity, and impaired balance, and emphasizes the substantial economic burden of the disease, estimated at nearly $52 billion annually in the U.S. and expected to rise. The resolution also underscores that the cause of PD remains unknown, there is no current cure, and the Parkinson's Foundation has invested over $425 million in research and clinical care since 1957. By recognizing Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, the resolution aims to increase public awareness, support early diagnosis, promote expanded research, and improve care for those living with the condition.

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