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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2015 - 2016
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | January 21, 2015 01:44 PM |
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| From: | Senator John P. Blake |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Resolution designating February 2015 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month |
| I will soon be introducing a resolution to designate February, 2015 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month. Turner Syndrome is a chromosomal condition that occurs when one of the X chromosomes normally found in females is missing or contains structural defects. Unfortunately, there is no known cause for this condition which affects 1 out of every 2,500 live female births. Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the chromosomal defect, but almost all girls and women with the syndrome experience ovarian failure and infertility. Other characteristics of Turner Syndrome include congenital heart disease, osteoporosis, type II diabetes, obesity, and non-verbal learning disabilities. A disproportionately small amount of funding is available for Turner Syndrome research and support. Though, with the help of medical specialists and a good social support system, a woman with Turner Syndrome can live a happy and healthy life. By co-sponsoring and designating February, 2015 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, we can provide the opportunity to share experiences and information with the general public; to raise awareness; and to provide support and comfort to those living with this rare disorder. |
Introduced as SR21