Recognizes May 17 as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day in Tennessee.
The resolution recognizes May 17 as Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day in Tennessee. NEC is a severe intestinal condition affecting infants, particularly premature babies and those born at term. It causes intestinal tissue damage and can lead to death. The resolution highlights the importance of breast milk in preventing NEC and the need for more research to understand its causes. It also emphasizes the disproportionate impact of NEC on Black infants and the role of the NEC Society in advocating for research and awareness.
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