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IL HR1225

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sara Jimenez

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2016 as Skin Cancer Awareness Month in Illinois to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention and treatment
  • Notes that more than one million new skin cancer cases are diagnosed annually in the United States, with an estimated 2,480 melanoma cases in Illinois
  • Identifies ultraviolet radiation exposure as the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer, recommending sunscreen (SPF 15+), protective clothing, and avoiding sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Highlights that vehicle side and back windows allow more than 60% of ultraviolet radiation to pass through, with ultraviolet-filtering window film available to block 99% of radiation without reducing visibility
  • Urges Illinois citizens to receive skin cancer screenings and adopt prevention methods to prevent and detect skin cancer

Legislative Description

SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

6/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Human Services5/23/2016
Rules5/10/2016

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