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Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month: Supporting American Health

The House of Representatives resolution supports designating September as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. This aims to increase public knowledge about the disease, its risks, and the importance of early screenings, which can help prevent severe complications like limb amputations. These efforts directly impact public health and citizens' quality of life.
Key points
Increasing public awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
Promoting early screenings to prevent limb amputations.
Highlighting that PAD affects millions of Americans, including minority groups, and is linked to risk factors like smoking and diabetes.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1391
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Process start date: 2022-09-22