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This resolution requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the significant health challenges posed by these conditions. The resolution provides context about the prevalence of asthma and allergies, noting that nearly 28 million Americans have asthma, including 4.9 million children, and over 1.8 million people in New York are affected. It emphasizes that asthma is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition, with 10 people dying daily from asthma and 248 deaths in New York in 2021. The resolution also points out health disparities, noting that Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous individuals face the highest asthma burden, and highlights the economic impact, with the total cost of asthma in the United States being $81.9 billion annually from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, it mentions that 20.3 million Americans have food allergies, with children's food allergies increasing over the past 20 years. The primary goal of the resolution is to increase public awareness about asthma and allergies and support those affected by these conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J925