DE SCR103

Designates November 2025 as "Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware

Acknowledges that autoimmune diseases affect approximately 50 million Americans, with women affected at nearly twice the rate of men

Notes that over 80 types of autoimmune diseases exist, including type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, and scleroderma

Highlights that autoimmune disease is among the top ten leading causes of death in American girls and women up to age 64

Recognizes that annual direct health care costs for autoimmune diseases are estimated at $100 billion, with significant need for research on root causes and improved diagnostic testing