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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In an effort to remind Americans about an essential |
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component of health maintenance, April 2011 is being recognized as |
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National Foot Health Awareness Month; and |
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WHEREAS, Three-quarters of all Americans eventually come to |
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experience some type of foot pain, according to a study by the |
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American Podiatric Medical Association; a 150-pound adult walking |
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one mile can exert a force of 63.5 tons on each foot, and running |
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puts 3 to 4 times more pressure on the feet; something as simple as |
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an ingrown toenail, if neglected, can lead to more complicated |
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problems, such as broken bones or pinched nerves; and |
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WHEREAS, People suffering from a bunion, hammer toes, or |
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another foot problem should be sure that their shoes fit properly; |
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women have four times as many foot problems as men because of shoes |
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designed for fashion rather than comfort, and it is particularly |
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vital that they shop for shoes later in the day, when feet have |
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swollen to their maximum length and width; joggers should buy new |
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running shoes approximately every 400 miles, and daily walkers need |
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new shoes every six to nine months; and |
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WHEREAS, For those with diabetes, foot health care is |
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especially important; diabetic nerve damage can impair feeling in |
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feet so diabetic patients should never go barefoot and should |
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examine their feet daily for blisters, cuts, and scratches; in |
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addition, they should have a medical professional examine their |
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feet regularly because a foot ulcer, if not properly treated, can |
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lead to amputation; and |
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WHEREAS, Early attention to foot problems can help prevent |
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future pain and serious health issues, and foot pain should never be |
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ignored; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 2011 as National Foot Health |
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Awareness Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about taking |
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care of their feet. |