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DE SR17
Resolution
Status
5/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Cloutier
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AI Summary
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May is designated as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month in Delaware, a designation in place since 2009.
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Melanoma accounts for only 4% of skin cancer cases but causes over 79% of skin cancer-related deaths.
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Skin cancer affects 1 in 5 Americans with more than 3.5 million new cases diagnosed annually, with melanoma rates increasing approximately 3% per year.
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Melanoma is the most common cancer in people aged 25-29 and the second most common cancer in people aged 15-29.
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The resolution affirms the continuing need to raise awareness about melanoma and skin cancer detection and prevention during May.
Legislative Description
Continuing To Raise Awareness That The Month Of May Is Melanoma And Skin Cancer Detection And Prevention Month In Delaware.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
5/15/2014