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National Hepatitis B
Awareness Week
First National Hepatitis B
Awareness Week
May 9-16, 2005
For the first time, the U.S. Congress issued a resolution
designating May 9-16, 2005, as “National Hepatitis B Awareness
Week.” The resolution calls for Americans to observe the week
with programs and activities to raise awareness about hepatitis
B as an important public health concern. It also seeks to highlight
the potentially life-threatening consequences of chronic hepatitis
B and the urgency to seek appropriate care.
The historic bi-partisan resolution, which was passed by Congress
on May 4, 2005, was co-sponsored by Senators Dianne Feinstein (Ca.)
and Rick Santorum (Pa.) in the Senate, and by Representatives Tim
Murphy (Pa.) and Mike Honda (Ca.) in the House.
“Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in
the world,” said Senator Santorum. “This resolution
for a National Hepatitis B Awareness Week will offer opportunities
in Pennsylvania and across the country to educate the public about
new treatments to prevent the transmission of this disease and its
progression to liver cancer.”
The resolution specifically recognizes the need for a comprehensive
public education and awareness campaign for patients and physicians
in order to help increase the length and quality of life those diagnosed
with chronic hepatitis B.
The Hepatitis B Foundation is proud to have played a role in this
landmark resolution that recognizes hepatitis B awareness and education
as a national priority. Read
the Full Resolution.
Click
here to view the entire Press Release.
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