CA SCR132

Proclaims June 2014 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in California.

Recognizes that scoliosis affects approximately 2-3 percent of the U.S. population (seven million people) and nearly one million Californians across all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Notes that scoliosis is typically diagnosed between ages 10-15, with females 5-8 times more likely than males to develop severe curvature requiring medical treatment.

Highlights that California schools mandate scoliosis screening for girls in seventh grade and boys in eighth grade to enable early detection and treatment.

Emphasizes that increased public awareness helps children, parents, and healthcare providers better recognize and treat scoliosis and related spinal deformities.