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This resolution declares April 2025 as Parkinson's Awareness Month in Illinois, highlighting the significant impact of Parkinson's disease (PD) on the state and nation. The resolution provides context about PD, noting that it is a chronic, progressive neurological disease affecting approximately one million people in the United States, with an estimated 90,000 new diagnoses annually. It emphasizes the disease's complexity, explaining that its cause is likely a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and that there is currently no objective test, biomarker, cure, or drug to halt its progression. The resolution underscores the substantial economic burden of PD, estimated at $52 billion annually, and describes the varied symptoms patients experience, including movement difficulties, cognitive impairments, and mood disorders. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the critical work of volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals in improving the lives of those affected by PD and calls for increased research, education, and community support services to develop more effective treatments and provide quality care.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=284&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104