Loading chat...

MI HR0190

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Brown

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares February 2012 as Cancer Prevention Month in Michigan
  • Identifies known cancer risk factors including cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and overexposure to UVA/UVB rays that should be avoided
  • Emphasizes importance of regular physician screening examinations for early detection and removal of precancerous growths, which account for at least half of all new cancer cases
  • Recommends American Institute for Cancer Research's three-tier approach: 30 minutes daily physical activity, maintenance of healthy weight, and healthy diet limited in red meat and free of processed meat

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare February 2012 as Cancer Prevention Month in the state of Michigan.

Cancer Prevention Month

Last Action

Adopted

2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

No bill text available