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AZ SR1003
Resolution
Status
Introduced
7/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lela Alston
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AI Summary
- Designates November 2023 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Arizona.
- Recognizes lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, accounting for more deaths than colon, breast, and prostate cancer combined.
- Notes that in 2021, an estimated 235,760 individuals were diagnosed with lung cancer and 131,880 died from the disease in the United States.
- Supports efforts to increase awareness, education, and research on smoking cessation, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer, particularly in women and never-smokers.
- Encourages Arizona residents to observe Lung Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
Legislative Description
Lung cancer awareness month
Resolution
Last Action
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
7/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules7/31/2023
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