Turner Syndrome Awareness Month

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, Turner syndrome is a non-inheritable disorder that affects one in 2,500 live female births; and

WHEREAS, earlier diagnosis will help girls and women get a complete cardiac screening; and

WHEREAS, risk for acute aortic dissection is increased by more than 100-fold in young and middle-aged women with Turner syndrome; and

WHEREAS, early diagnosis facilitates prevention or remediation of growth failure, hearing problems and learning difficulties; and

WHEREAS, individuals with Turner syndrome have an increased risk of non-verbal learning disorder (NLD) and in school and work, these impairments can cause problems in math, visuospatial skills, executive function skills and job retention; and

WHEREAS, a disproportionately small amount of funding is available for Turner syndrome research and support; and

WHEREAS, with the help of medical specialists and a good support system, a woman with Turner syndrome can live a happy, healthy life; and

WHEREAS, the establishment of the Turner Syndrome Awareness Month will also provide the opportunity to share experience and information with the public and media, in order to raise public awareness about Turner syndrome:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim February 2016 as

Turner Syndrome Awareness Month

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 12th day of November 2015.

Robert Bentley
Governor