and ulcerative colitis are children under 18 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis affect people
of all ages, but they are primarily diseases of adolescents and
young adults, affecting mainly persons between 15 and 35 years
of age; and
WHEREAS, The diseases affect males and females equally; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
include abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea, loss of appetite and
rectal bleeding; and
WHEREAS, There is no known cure for Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis, only medication to suppress inflammation;
and
WHEREAS, Two-thirds of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
sufferers must have surgery at some point in their lives; and
WHEREAS, The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, also
known as the CCFA, works diligently to research the diseases,
provide information and aid to patients and increase national
awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; and
WHEREAS, The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases also conducts and supports research into many
kinds of digestive disorders, including Crohn's disease; and
WHEREAS, "Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Awareness
Month" increases public awareness of Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis patients' circumstances, acknowledges the
impact of the diseases on patients and families and recognizes
research for treatment and a cure for Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of May 2015 as
"Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania and urge all Pennsylvanians to learn about these
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