Designates September as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in New Jersey.
This bill designates September of each year as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in New Jersey. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a muscular degenerative disease caused by genetic mutations on the X chromosome, affecting approximately 1 out of every 3,500 male infants. The bill aims to promote awareness, foster community support, and strengthen advocacy efforts for individuals and families affected by DMD.
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