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FL H8033

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anna Eskamani

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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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