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This resolution declares May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in Michigan, drawing attention to significant health statistics about asthma and food allergies in the United States. The resolution highlights that approximately 4.6 million children have asthma nationwide, with almost one million residents affected in Michigan, and over 33 million Americans have food allergies. It emphasizes the serious health and economic impacts of these conditions, noting that asthma is a leading cause of hospitalizations and school absences, with an economic cost of $81 billion annually between 2008 and 2013. The resolution points out that Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous populations face the highest asthma burden, and that the disease claimed 3,500 American lives in 2021, including 94 in Michigan. By officially recognizing May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to increase public understanding, show compassion for those living with these conditions, and raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with asthma and allergies.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0092