PRINTER'S NO. 631
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
97
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY D. COSTA, BAKER, DeLUCA, CALTAGIRONE, BURNS,
KINSEY, HENNESSEY, FREEMAN, DUSH, SONNEY, LONGIETTI,
DiGIROLAMO, BIZZARRO, SCHLOSSBERG, YOUNGBLOOD, TOOHIL,
McNEILL, MURT, RYAN, SCHLEGEL CULVER, MILLARD, V. BROWN,
READSHAW, WATSON AND NEILSON, FEBRUARY 24, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing October 29, 2017, as "Psoriasis Day" in Pennsylvania
on behalf of the many individuals who suffer from psoriasis
and psoriatic arthritis.
WHEREAS, Psoriasis is a common autoimmune disease that
appears on the skin as red, itchy and scaly patches, affecting
7.5 million Americans and 125 million individuals worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Numerous studies have concluded that psoriasis is
linked to many other serious medical conditions, including
psoriatic arthritis, cardiovascular disease, cancer and
lymphoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity and
metabolic syndrome, diabetes, depression, sexual dysfunction and
sleep apnea; and
WHEREAS, An observational study conducted by the American
Medical Association found that patients with psoriasis have an
increased risk of peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular
disease and ischemic heart disease; and
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WHEREAS, The Department of Dermatology at the University of
Pennsylvania established a link between severe psoriasis and an
approximately 50% increased risk for cardiovascular disease and
that the risk of death from major adverse cardiovascular events
increases by 57% for individuals living with severe psoriasis;
and
WHEREAS, The International Federation of Psoriasis
Associations (IFPA) is a nonprofit organization of psoriasis
support organizations around the world advocating for improved
medical care and increased research programs, and educating the
public about this disease; and
WHEREAS, The IFPA has celebrated "World Psoriasis Day"
annually since 2004 to rally support for psoriasis sufferers and
discuss significant issues affecting the world's psoriasis
community; and
WHEREAS, By establishing "World Psoriasis Day," IFPA hopes to
raise awareness, improve access to treatment, increase
understanding and build unity among the general public and
individuals afflicted with psoriasis; and
WHEREAS, The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is the
leading organization in the nation advocating on behalf of
individuals suffering from psoriasis and raising funds for
research programs focused on finding a cure for this condition;
and
WHEREAS, The NPF also represents the United States in the
IFPA; and
WHEREAS, October 29, 2017, marks the 13th anniversary of
"World Psoriasis Day" designated by the IFPA in order to
increase public awareness of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis;
therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October
29, 2017, as "Psoriasis Day" in Pennsylvania in support of the
efforts of the advocacy groups in Pennsylvania, across the
nation and around the world that are dedicated to raising public
awareness about this serious condition.
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