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HI SCR98
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Baker
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AI Summary
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Designates February of each year as Liver and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month in Hawaii beginning in 2020.
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Hawaii has the highest death rate of liver and bile duct cancer in the nation and a 33 percent higher incidence than the national statistical norm, with approximately 184 new cases annually.
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Asian and Pacific Islanders face the highest risk of being diagnosed with liver and bile duct cancer compared with other ethnicities.
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Urges the Department of Health, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and county governments to promote public awareness and education about liver and bile duct cancer risk factors, including contaminated freshwater fish, shellfish, and aflatoxins related to local diet and environment.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, state and county officials, and relevant health organizations.
Legislative Description
Designating February Of Each Year As Liver And Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month In The State Of Hawaii.
Resolution
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Holt, Nakamura excused (4).
4/15/2019