CA SCR124

Proclaims May 2024 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in California

Over 40,000 children and adults in the United States have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, with more than 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually through newborn screening

Average life expectancy for children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis after 2018 is in the mid-50s, though median age of death remains in the mid-30s

Encourages early diagnosis, access to quality care, support for affected individuals and families, and increased funding for research to find a cure

Honors the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute's mission to advance research, education, advocacy, and support for the cystic fibrosis community