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GA SR149
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Michael Williams
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AI Summary
- Designates September 1 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia
- Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children under age 19, with 46 children diagnosed and 7 losing their lives every day
- Two-thirds of children with cancer will develop a lifelong condition as a result of treatment, and there are 12 types and over 100 subtypes of pediatric cancer
- An average of 70 potential life years are lost when a child dies of cancer, compared to 15 potential life years lost for adults
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution
Legislative Description
Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; designate September 1
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/14/2018
Full Bill Text
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