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National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: Raising Knowledge of a Rare Disease

The U.S. Senate designated December 3, 2021, as National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Awareness Day. This aims to increase public understanding of this rare genetic disorder, which requires a special diet and medical foods to prevent severe health issues. The designation seeks to highlight the importance of early detection and lifelong treatment of PKU for improving the quality of life for affected individuals.
Key points
Designates December 3 as National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Awareness Day to educate the public about this rare genetic disorder.
Emphasizes the critical role of medical foods and strict diet in managing PKU to prevent brain damage and other serious health problems.
Highlights challenges in accessing medical foods and underscores the need for continued research into PKU.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating December 3, 2021, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".
Print number: SRES 469
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-12-06