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AR HCR1013

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Fred Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Arkansas
  • Acknowledges colorectal cancer as the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States with approximately 150,000 diagnoses and 50,000 deaths annually
  • Urges Arkansas citizens to obtain colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 50, or age 45 for African Americans, consistent with medical recommendations
  • Notes that 9 out of 10 colorectal cancers could be prevented or successfully treated with regular screening, and early detection yields over 90% five-year survival rates

Legislative Description

To Recognize The Month Of March As National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Last Action

Approved by the Governor

3/22/2021

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/8/2021

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