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FL H8033
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anna Eskamani
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the week of February 26–March 3, 2024, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Florida to increase awareness and education concerning eating disorders
- Eating disorders affect 28.8 million Americans, including 1.8 million Floridians, and are classified as complex, biologically influenced mental illnesses encompassing anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other conditions
- Eating disorders cause 10,200 deaths annually in the United States (one every 52 minutes) and carry the second highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness
- Eating disorders are highly prevalent among U.S. Armed Forces servicemembers and veterans and are associated with serious health consequences including heart disease, kidney failure, osteoporosis, and diabetes
- Acknowledges the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, headquartered in Florida, and the National Eating Disorders Association as leading organizations dedicated to outreach, education, prevention, and access to quality care
Legislative Description
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/8/2024
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