HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2018-009 Proclamation recognizing Dysautonomia Awareness Month ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that result in a malfunction
of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for "automatic" bodily functions
such as respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature control and more;
and
WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia are considered rare diseases, such as
Multiple System Atrophy and Pure Autonomic Failure, while other forms of
dysautonomia are common, impacting millions of people in the US and around the
world, such as Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy, Neurocardiogenic Syncope and
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; and
WHEREAS, dysautonomia impacts people of any age, gender, race or background,
including many individuals living in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia can be very disabling and this disability can
result in social isolation, stress on the families of those impacted, and financial hardship;
and
WHEREAS, some forms of dysautonomia can result in death, causing tremendous pain
and suffering for those impacted and their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, increased awareness about dysautonomia will help patients get diagnosed
and treated earlier, save lives, and foster support for individuals and families coping with
dysautonomia in our community; and
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that
advocates on behalf of patients living with dysautonomia, encourages communities to
celebrate Dysautonomia Awareness Month each October around the world; and
WHEREAS, Orange County seeks to recognize the contributions of the professional
medical community, patients and family members who are working to educate residents
about dysautonomia in Orange County;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim October 2016 as DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS MONTH in Orange County.
This the 161h day of October, 2016.
Mark Dorosin, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners