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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia has a mortality rate of 40–62%, [13] with outcomes being more favorable in the absence of other congenital abnormalities. Individual rates vary greatly dependent upon multiple factors: size of hernia, organs involved, additional birth defects and/or genetic problems, amount of lung growth, age and size at birth ...
August 31 — International Overdose Awareness Day; September 21 — National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day; September — National Recovery Month; October — National Substance Abuse ...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence in the United States. [1] It is observed in April.
A 1970s gay liberation protest in Washington, D.C.. The first pride marches were held in four US cities in June 1970, one year after the riots at the Stonewall Inn. [3] The New York City march, promoted as "Christopher Street Liberation Day", alongside the parallel marches in Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, marked a watershed moment for LGBT rights. [4]
In 2003, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue declared May to be ALS Awareness Month in the state. [8] He repeated this action in 2011. In addition, Governor Nathan Deal in 2012, 2013, [ 9 ] and 2014. [ 10 ]
September is blood cancer awareness month, a time to honor and support those living with blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
Activities to Do During Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Medically reviewed by Teresa Hagan Thomas PHD, BA, RN — Written by Ann Silberman and Kristeen Cherney — Updated on March 27, 2024.
September is Pain Awareness Month in the United States. The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) declared this month to “raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management.” [ 1 ]