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AL HR12
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/6/2024
Primary Sponsor
David Faulkner
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 2024 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama
- Encourages all Alabamians age 45 and older to get colorectal screenings
- Notes that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States but is highly preventable through screening
- Cites CDC estimates that 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented if all individuals aged 50 and older received regular screening tests
- Highlights that early detection increases five-year survival rates to 90 percent for localized colorectal cancer, compared to only 39 percent of all diagnoses currently detected at this early stage
Legislative Description
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, recognized
Resolutions
Last Action
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
2/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules2/6/2024
Full Bill Text
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