World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism and others living with autism face every day. As a growing global health issue owing to its increasing exposure in the press and common knowledge, autism is an issue that is only gaining more understanding, and WAAD activities are planned every year to further increase and develop world knowledge of children and adults who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month in America. This awareness campaign has been recognized for over 30 years and is supported and promoted by most health organizations in the country with lots of campaigns and social media activity encouraging interest and education.

It is estimated that 1 in 10 women have endometriosis. Endometriosis frequently presents with the symptom of pain including dysmenorrhoea (painful periods), dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse), and chronic pelvic or abdominal pain. Endometriosis can cause infertility and for women with subfertility, the prevalence rate ranges from 25% to 40%. Yet the disease is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether, says the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound). Lack of education and public awareness is part of the reason that endometriosis goes undetected.

All around the world, Doctors’ Day is celebrated, as we all recognize the contributions that physicians make in the community and to individual lives. Some countries will celebrate Doctors’ Day on a different date, yet all nations make sure that those in the healthcare sector are appreciated. We think that it is only right that these people are celebrated! After all, just imagine how life would be if there weren’t any doctors in the world! 

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month is observed every year in March to talk about and spread awareness about bleeding disorders such as hemophilia. This genetic disease is found in every 1 in 5,000 boys but is very rarely reported in girls. To spread awareness about bleeding disorders and work towards their prevention, organizations use the month of March to run programs, campaigns, and other projects. It’s an opportunity for people living with these diseases to share their stories and learn more about what is needed to treat and cure these conditions.

Celebrated annually on March 26, Epilepsy Awareness Day, or Purple Day was created to increase the public’s understanding of this brain disorder and to eliminate the fear and stigma surrounding it. On this day, tens of thousands of people across the globe come together to start conversations around epilepsy, raise awareness of the condition and fundraise to make a difference in the lives of people affected by epilepsy.

World Tuberculosis Day is an awareness day aimed at educating the public about the impact of TB around the world.  CDC, along with our partners and colleagues around the world share successes in TB prevention and control and raise awareness of the challenges that hinder our progress toward the elimination of this devastating disease.

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, or NDAFW, is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners—to help advance the science so that we can improve the prevention and awareness of substance misuse in our own communities and nationwide. 

American Diabetes Association Alert Day, observed every fourth Tuesday of March, on  March 22 this year, is a part of a movement to create awareness about the silent killer that more than 34.2 million Americans are at risk of. It is a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. 

National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March every year. The week is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention.