ME SP0786

Designates May 2025 as "Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month" in Maine

Recognizes that approximately 30,000 Americans live with cystic fibrosis, including 268 Maine residents

Notes that over 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective cystic fibrosis gene, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 3,500 live births

Highlights that the median age of survival for a person with cystic fibrosis is 41.1 years, with approximately 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually

Acknowledges Maine has 3 world-class treatment centers specializing in cystic fibrosis diagnosis and care