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FL S1810
Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes March 2019 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
- Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States among men and women
- In 2018, approximately 140,250 people in the United States were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,630 people died from the disease
- Early detection increases the 5-year survival rate to approximately 90 percent, compared to 10 percent for late-stage detection
- Increasing awareness and education about colorectal cancer screening, particularly for adults over 50, can improve prevention and treatment outcomes
Legislative Description
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted
3/14/2019
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