HJ0122 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Tens of millions of Americans are affected by bladder diseases and conditions, including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, underactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, nocturia, urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, urotrauma, and neurogenic bladder; and

WHEREAS, Bladder diseases and conditions have significant impact on health and quality of life, contributing to depression, social isolation, falls, sexual dysfunction, loss of self-esteem, hospitalizations, nursing home admissions, and even death; and

WHEREAS, Medical and behavioral research to better understand and maintain bladder health and treat bladder diseases is critically needed, yet poorly recognized; and

WHEREAS, Bladder problems are highly stigmatized; open dialogue generated by the designation of a Bladder Health Month can reduce stigma and empower providers and patients to have much-needed conversations about bladder health; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate November of 2016 as Bladder Health Month in the State of Illinois.