PROCLAMATION 5125—NOV. 4, 1983 97 STAT. 1645 proved the quality of life for people with diabetes. Nevertheless, much re- mains to be done before the cure and prevention of diabetes and its compli- cations become a reality. Toward this goal, the Federal government, in co- operation with the private sector, will continue in the same determined spirit to lead the way toward eliminating diabetes as a major public health problem both for current and future generations. NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, in accordance with Senate Joint Resolution 121, do hereby pro- Ante, p. 918. claim the month of November, 1983, as National Diabetes Month, and I call upon all government agencies and the people of the United States to ob- serve this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of No- vember, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and eighth. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5125 of November 4, 1983 National Reye's Syndrome Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Reye's Syndrome is a serious illness that may attack the brain and liver of a child recovering from influenza, chicken pox, or some other viral infec- tion. The cause of this disease—which affects an estimated 600 to 1,200 children in the United States each year—is unknown. The first signs of Reye's Syndrome in a child are repeated vomiting, fatigue, and general irritation. The disease may progress to a life-threatening stage. If early symptoms are recognized and treated promptly, however, it is less likely that the disease will cause dangerous brain swelling, coma, or death. New treatments are being developed to help victims of Reye's Syndrome recover. This improved outlook is a direct result of scientific research car- ried out by public and private investigators and physicians, many of whom are supported by the American Reye's Syndrome Associations, the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation (Ohio), the National Reye's Syndrome Foun- dation (Michigan), and the United States Public Health Service. Within the Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health are carrying out re- search projects and constant surveillance of cases. Much still remains to be learned about Reye's Syndrome. Coordinated re- search is needed to find better ways to treat this disorder and ultimately to prevent it. Public education is also essential, because parents and physi- cians can help to protect the Nation's children from its lethal effects if they learn to recognize this disease in its earliest stages. To enhance the public's awareness of the gravity of Reye's Syndrome, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 34, has designated the week of No- Ante, p. 291. vember 7 through November 13, 1983, as "National Reye's Syndrome Week" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of that week.
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