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GA SR679
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Halpern
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Georgia and encourages eligible citizens to consult healthcare providers and begin regular screenings
- Notes that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S. and Georgia, according to the CDC and the Georgia Department of Health
- Highlights that in 2021, national colorectal screening guidelines lowered the recommended screening age to 45 for all Americans, reflecting the growing impact on younger patients and minority communities
- Commends the Atlanta Medical Association (AMA) and the Georgia Gastroenterologic and Endoscopic Society (GGES) for their work promoting colorectal cancer awareness, education, and efforts to reduce health disparities
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; recognizing March
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/15/2022
Full Bill Text
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