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This resolution recognizes April 2025 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant impact of Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting approximately 1 million people in the United States, with prevalence expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. The resolution emphasizes that Parkinson's is the 14th leading cause of death, characterized by symptoms including tremors, movement difficulties, cognitive impairment, and various non-motor symptoms, and places an estimated annual economic burden of $52 billion on patients and families. Despite ongoing research by organizations like the National Parkinson's Foundation and the Michael J. Fox Foundation, there is currently no objective test, biomarker, cure, or drug to slow the disease's progression. The resolution calls on the House of Representatives to recognize the month and urge residents to support research efforts and assist individuals and families affected by this debilitating disease, with the ultimate goal of improving early detection methods, developing more effective treatments, and eventually finding a cure.

Health and Social Services

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