Bill Text: AZ SR1003 | 2015 | Fifty-second Legislature 1st Regular | Enrolled
Bill Title: National eating disorders awareness week
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-26 - Transmitted to Secretary Of State [SR1003 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2015-SR1003-Enrolled.html
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-second Legislature First Regular Session 2015
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SENATE RESOLUTION 1003 |
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A RESOLUTION
proclaiming the week of February 22, 2015 as National Eating Disorders Awareness Week in arizona.
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Whereas, 30 million Americans will suffer from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder at some time during their lives; and
Whereas, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating are problems that are misunderstood, stigmatized, underfunded and undertreated; and
Whereas, anorexia is linked to an eighteen-fold increase in the risk of death, with up to 20% of sufferers dying of malnutrition and suicide; and
Whereas, anorexia is the psychiatric disorder with the highest mortality rate; and
Whereas, eating disorders are associated with substantial psychological problems, including depression, substance abuse and suicide, and can lead to major medical complications, including cardiac arrhythmia, cognitive impairment, certain cancers, osteoporosis, infertility, kidney failure and death; and
Whereas, eating disorders cut across race, color, gender and socioeconomic categories; and
Whereas, eating disorders are becoming more prevalent among youth, with children as young as seven years of age suffering from these disorders; and
Whereas, genetic, social and familial factors and media pressures are all known to be related to eating disorders; and
Whereas, many insurance companies disallow or limit reimbursements for eating disorders, forcing doctors to discharge patients suffering from these disorders too early and placing patients in life-threatening situations; and
Whereas, eating disorders are treatable when diagnosed and treated early and sufficiently; and
Whereas, eating disorders should be taken as seriously as the obesity epidemic and treated as the public health crisis that they have become. It is vital that treatment be provided for those suffering from eating disorders and that steps be taken to educate the public regarding all forms of eating disorders, including binge eating and extreme dieting.
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Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona:
That the Members of the Senate proclaim the week of February 22, 2015 as National Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Arizona.
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE SENATE FEBRUARY 26, 2015.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 26, 2015.
