What's happening
The resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare July 2018 as Fibroid Awareness Month in New York to promote education and awareness.
Why it matters
Highlights a significant public health issue. by focusing attention on uterine fibroids, which are common, under-discussed, and a leading cause of hysterectomies, particularly impacting women’s health outcomes.
Addresses racial health disparities. by noting that African American women are disproportionately affected by fibroids at rates three to five times higher than other groups, underscoring the need for targeted education and resources.
Emphasizes the economic and social costs. associated with fibroids, including billions in healthcare spending, lost productivity, and disability, which affect not just individuals but the broader economy.
Promotes proactive community engagement. through seminars, research funding, and information campaigns, aiming to empower women with knowledge for earlier diagnosis, better treatment options, and advocacy for increased research toward a cure.
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Make July Fibroid Awareness Month
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Sponsors
47 Multi-sponsors
- Jeffrion Aubry
- William A. Barclay
- Charles Barron
- Michael Blake
- Kevin M. Byrne
- Vivian Cook
- Clifford Crouch
- Michael Cusick
- Inez E. Dickens
- Anthony D'Urso
- Steven Englebright
- Patricia Fahy
- Michael J. Fitzpatrick
- Richard Gottfried
- Aileen Gunther
- Stephen Hawley
- Kimberly Jean-Pierre
- Addie Jenne
- Mark C. Johns
- Latoya Joyner
- Charles Lavine
- Peter Lawrence
- Donna Lupardo
- William Magee
- John T. McDonald III
- Brian D. Miller
- Angelo J. Morinello
- Dean Murray
- Yuh-Line Niou
- Felix Ortiz
- N. Nick Perry
- Victor M. Pichardo
- Andrew Raia
- Jose Rivera
- Linda Rosenthal
- Nily Rozic
- Angelo Santabarbara
- Rebecca Seawright
- Luis R. Sepúlveda
- Jo Anne Simon
- James Skoufis
- Phil Steck
- Al Taylor
- Fred Thiele
- Matthew Titone
- Clyde Vanel
- Tremaine Wright
History
- Adopted
- Referred to calendar
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Assembly Resolution No. 1049 BY: M. of A. Solages MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2018, as Fibroid Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, This Legislative Body has an interest in fostering the health and well-being of its… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 1049 BY: M. of A. Solages MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2018, as Fibroid Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, This Legislative Body has an interest in fostering the health and well-being of its citizens and engaging in a conscientious commitment to advancing women's health; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2018, as Fibroid Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Uterine fibroids, clinically known as uterine leiomyoma, are the most common benign tumors in the uterus and the single most common indication for hysterectomy; and WHEREAS, African American women experience uterine fibroids at a rate of three to five times that of the general population, a higher rate than any other ethnic group; and WHEREAS, In the United States, obstetric outcomes that were attributed to fibroid tumors resulted in a cost of $238 million to $7.76 billion annually; uterine fibroid tumors were estimated to cost the United States $5.9-34.4 billion annually, and over $5 billion is spent annually on the medical expense of hysterectomy procedures, and 1.6 to
17.2 billion estimated annual lost work costs in terms of absenteeism and short term disability in women ages 25 to 54; and WHEREAS, The establishment of health seminars, funding opportunities, medical information panels, and community programs would empower… Show allHide
17.2 billion estimated annual lost work costs in terms of absenteeism and short term disability in women ages 25 to 54; and WHEREAS, The establishment of health seminars, funding opportunities, medical information panels, and community programs would empower and inform residents of this State about uterine fibroids and would encourage earlier diagnosis, more research, better treatment options, and eventually a cure for uterine fibroids; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 2018, as Fibroid Awareness Month in the State of New York, fully confident that this recognition will emanate the journey to fostering appropriate measures to battle this disadvantageous disease; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.
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