Bill 118 HRES 1237, also known as Recognizing "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day", is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to bring attention to the serious and often life-threatening condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a disease that primarily affects premature infants, causing inflammation and damage to the intestines.
The bill aims to designate a specific day each year as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day" in order to raise awareness about the disease, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection and treatment. By recognizing this day, the hope is to educate the public, healthcare professionals, and policymakers about NEC and the impact it has on infants and their families.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1237 seeks to bring attention to a critical health issue affecting vulnerable infants and to promote efforts to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis.