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FL S0188

Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Don Gaetz

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

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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