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GA HR1130
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matt Dollar
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 14, 2018, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol and encourages all Georgians to have greater awareness of skin cancer risks and the need for early diagnosis
- Notes that melanoma and other skin cancers account for more than 50% of all cancers combined, with one American dying of melanoma every 67 minutes
- Cites approximately one million newly diagnosed cases of skin cancer each year, with an estimated 10,710 deaths, and estimated direct annual melanoma treatment costs exceeding $290 million
- Acknowledges the work of the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation in promoting clinical standards, public education, and prevention
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the three named organizations
Legislative Description
Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; March 14, 2018; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/12/2018
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