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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant public health impact of asthma and food allergies. The resolution provides context through several key statistics, noting that approximately 4.9 million children and nearly 28 million individuals in the United States have asthma, with over 1 million cases in Pennsylvania. It emphasizes the serious consequences of these conditions, including more than 1.7 million emergency department visits annually, substantial economic costs (estimated at $81.9 billion between 2008-2013), and 3,500 deaths nationwide in 2021, including 143 in Pennsylvania. The resolution also draws attention to disparities, pointing out that Black, Hispanic, and indigenous populations face the highest asthma burden. Additionally, it mentions the relationship between asthma and food allergies, noting that over 20 million Americans have food allergies, with 4.3 million of those being children, and that children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have asthma or other allergic diseases. The primary purpose is to raise awareness about these health conditions and their impacts.

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