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This resolution, a formal request from the New York State Legislative Body, urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate January 2026 as Thyroid Disease Awareness Month within the state. The resolution highlights that thyroid disease, a condition affecting the thyroid gland at the base of the neck and encompassing various disorders like hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), impacts millions of Americans, with many unaware they have it. It notes that women are disproportionately affected, particularly between the ages of 35 and 65, and that thyroid cancer cases have significantly increased in recent decades. The resolution also mentions known risk factors such as radiation exposure and certain inherited diseases, while recommending preventative measures like exercise and not smoking. By establishing Thyroid Disease Awareness Month, the Legislative Body aims to increase public understanding and mitigate the serious consequences of these conditions for New Yorkers.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K861