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This resolution recognizes May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day to raise awareness and support for those affected by lupus.
Why it matters
Highlights the need for greater awareness among both the public and medical professionals. about lupus, noting that many patients experience delays in diagnosis and treatment due to a lack of understanding of the disease’s symptoms.
Draws attention to significant health disparities. , as lupus disproportionately affects women—especially young women—and is most prevalent among African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian populations.
Calls out the underfunding of lupus research. compared to other diseases of similar severity, suggesting that increased focus could lead to safer, more effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Encourages collective action and support. , emphasizing the importance of community involvement and legislative recognition to provide hope and tangible assistance to those living with lupus and their families.
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Honor World Lupus Day
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 4947 BY: Senator PARKER RECOGNIZING May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day WHEREAS, May 10th is known as World Lupus Day to show support for the 105,400 New Yorkers, 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide who suffer from the… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4947 BY: Senator PARKER RECOGNIZING May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day WHEREAS, May 10th is known as World Lupus Day to show support for the 105,400 New Yorkers, 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide who suffer from the often debilitating effects of Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause severe damage to the tissue and organs in the body and, in some cases, death; and WHEREAS, Each year thousands of people are newly diagnosed with Lupus, the great majority of whom are young people in the prime of their lives, and 90% of whom are women; and WHEREAS, Lupus is most prevalent among African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asians; tragically, thousands of people die from Lupus each year because a cure remains elusive; and WHEREAS, Many health professionals are unaware of symptoms and health effects of Lupus, causing people with Lupus to suffer for many years before they obtain a correct diagnosis and medical treatment, demonstrating the need for increased public and professional awareness of Lupus; and WHEREAS, Medical research efforts into Lupus and the discovery of safer, more effective treatments for Lupus patients are under-funded in comparison with diseases of comparable magnitude and severity; and WHEREAS, Increasing community awareness and focusing public attention on Lupus and its devastating impact on patients' lives will provide hope for a better future for those affected; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the needs of those chronically ill people who are living with Lupus and urges all citizens to support the search for a cure and assist those individuals and families who deal with this devastating disease on a daily basis; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to recognizing May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day.
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