Illinois HR0173 declares May 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to promote public understanding and research.
Illinois HR0173 expresses support for raising awareness and educating the public about Prader-Willi Syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 15,000 births. The resolution highlights the need for increased research and funding to improve understanding, treatments, and potential cures for the syndrome, which causes severe obesity, cognitive disabilities, and behavioral issues. May has been designated as National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to encourage early diagnosis and support for affected individuals and their families.
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