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FL S0188
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes September 2011 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
- Notes prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among men in Florida, with more than 217,730 new cases diagnosed nationwide in 2010
- Reports Florida has the third-highest incidence rate and second-highest number of prostate cancer deaths in the United States
- Urges all men to understand prostate cancer risks, take preventive steps, and discuss annual screening with their doctor per American Cancer Society guidelines
- Highlights that African American and black men face twice the mortality rate of white men and recommends screening begin at age 45 for high-risk populations versus age 50 for general population
Legislative Description
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action
Introduced -SJ 547
4/28/2011
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