Turner Syndrome Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Turner syndrome is a non-inheritable disorder that affects one in 2,500 live female births; and
WHEREAS, earlier diagnosis will help girls and women get a complete cardiac screening; and
WHEREAS, risk for acute aortic dissection is increased by more than 100-fold in young and middle-aged women with Turner syndrome; and
WHEREAS, early diagnosis facilitates prevention or remediation of growth failure, hearing problems and learning difficulties; and
WHEREAS, individuals with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of non-verbal learning disorder (NLD) and in school and work, these impairments can cause problems in math, visuospatial skills, executive function skills and job retention; and
WHEREAS, a disproportionately small amount of funding is available for Turner syndrome research and support; and
WHEREAS, with the help of medical specialists and a good support system, a woman with Turner syndrome can live a happy, healthy life; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Turner Syndrome Awareness Month will also provide the opportunity to share experience and information with the public and media, in order to raise public awareness about Turner syndrome:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim February 2015, as
Turner Syndrome Awareness Month
in the state of Alabama and encourage all citizens to increase awareness, education and services for Turner syndrome, which each year affects hundreds of female babies in Alabama.
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov