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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119
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WHEREAS, Obesity is a serious public health concern in the |
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United States, where more than 42 percent of all adults qualify |
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as obese and the number of people with severe obesity continues |
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to grow; in the State of Texas, the adult obesity rate is 34 |
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percent; and |
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WHEREAS, Experts and researchers agree that obesity is a |
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complex disease that is influenced by a variety of physiological, |
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environmental, and genetic factors; those affected by the |
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disease are at higher risk of developing many other health |
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conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, |
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cardiovascular disease, stroke, and some types of cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, While prevention programs have successfully |
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established the seriousness of the public health crisis posed by |
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obesity, it is also imperative that individuals and families with |
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the disease receive comprehensive care and treatment; research |
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suggests that losing as little as five to ten percent of total |
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body weight can mitigate the health risks of obesity, but studies |
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also show that the bias and stigma associated with the disease |
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are significant barriers to effective treatment; and |
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WHEREAS, Health care professionals, policy makers, |
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patients, and families should regard obesity with the same level |
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of importance as other chronic diseases; further, obese patients |
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should be treated with respect and compassion and should be |
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provided with assistance in exploring options for weight loss and |
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weight management, including reduced-calorie diets, physical |
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activity, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery; and |
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WHEREAS, Improving the treatment of obesity will require |
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concerted action on a number of levels, and the observance of |
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Obesity Care Week, which takes place from February 28 to March 6, |
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2021, serves to highlight the urgency of this public health issue |
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and the need to implement a patient-centered, research-driven |
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model of care; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 28 to March 6, 2021, as |
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Obesity Care Week in Texas and encourage all residents of the |
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Lone Star State to learn more about lifestyle habits that can |
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lead to better health. |
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Campbell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 9, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |