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AZ SR1003

Resolution

Status

Introduced

7/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lela Alston

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

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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