On the recordNovember 20, 2024
Mr. Speaker, November marks Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD, Awareness Month. COPD is a respiratory disease that is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and affects one in eight Americans over the age of 45. An estimated 30 million Americans are affected by COPD, but only 17 million Americans are diagnosed. We unfortunately see COPD impact neighbors in southern California with more than half of Californians who suffer from COPD living in our area. Today, on COPD Awareness Day, and throughout this month, we recommit to raising awareness and finding ways to mitigate the impacts of this disease. I will do my part. ____________________
