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MI HR0303
Resolution
Status
Passed
9/25/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Conlin
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AI Summary
- Declares October 2024 as Menopause Awareness Month in Michigan, aligning with World Menopause Day on October 18
- Recognizes that approximately 1.2 billion menopausal and postmenopausal women are projected worldwide by 2030, with three out of four U.S. women experiencing hot flashes and symptoms lasting an average of 7-9 years
- Notes that menopausal symptoms cost American women an estimated $1.8 billion annually in lost working time, with 40 percent reporting weekly work interference and nearly one in five leaving or considering leaving the workforce
- Supports increased training on menopause and treatment options in health worker curricula, improved health information access, and additional clinical research for symptom management
- Acknowledges that Black and Hispanic women experience menopause earlier, more intensely, and for longer periods, and that menopause increases risks of osteoporosis, heart disease, and stroke
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare October 2024 as Menopause Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Last Action
Adopted
9/25/2024
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