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FL H9035

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Dubose

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes June 2016 as "Men's Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
  • One of every three men will be diagnosed with cancer over his lifetime
  • Cancer claims nearly 300,000 men annually in the United States according to the American Cancer Society
  • Prostate and lung cancer have the highest incidence and mortality rates among minority men
  • Men have a higher percentage of cancer deaths than women and live an average of 5 years less than female counterparts

Legislative Description

Men's Cancer Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

3/3/2016

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