CA SR125

Designates September 2024 as Pain Awareness Month in California and calls upon residents to participate in ceremonies and activities to improve quality of life for people suffering from pain

Recognizes September 1, 2024, as Women In Pain Awareness Day to raise awareness about gender disparities in pain assessment and treatment

Acknowledges that over 100 million Americans live with chronic pain and that most pain remains untreated or undertreated despite available medical knowledge and technology

Notes that women have higher prevalence of chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and migraine, receive less aggressive treatment than men, and have their pain reports discounted more frequently

Recognizes Partners for Understanding Pain, a California-based coalition dedicated to improving quality of life for people experiencing pain through education and advocacy