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This resolution recognizes May 2025 as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting significant health statistics and challenges related to asthma and allergies. The resolution notes that approximately 4.9 million children and nearly 28 million individuals in the United States have asthma, with over 1 million adults in Pennsylvania affected. It emphasizes that asthma is a common chronic disease among children, leading to numerous emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and school absences. The resolution also points out the substantial economic impact of asthma, which was $81.9 billion annually from 2008 to 2013, and that the disease claimed over 3,500 lives in the United States in 2021, including 143 in Pennsylvania. Additionally, the resolution draws attention to food allergies, noting that more than 20 million Americans have such allergies, with children being particularly vulnerable. By recognizing this awareness month, the resolution aims to draw public attention to these health issues, their prevalence, and the importance of accessible healthcare and affordable medications for those affected by asthma and allergies.

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