PA SR74

Designates April 19, 2025, as "Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) affects 1 in every 2,500 pregnancies, with approximately 1,600 babies born with the condition each year in the United States

CDH occurs when a baby's diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth, with only 50% of affected babies surviving since 2000

Patients with CDH often require multiple surgeries and face complications including heart defects, pulmonary issues, gastric and intestinal problems, and developmental delays

Resolution aims to raise awareness and advocate for medical research advances for this condition, which is as common as spina bifida and cystic fibrosis but less widely known