Senate Bill sb1706

    Florida Senate - 2001        (NP)                      SR 1706

    By Senator Carlton





    24-1186-01

  1                    Senate Resolution No. ____

  2         A resolution recognizing March as Colorectal

  3         Cancer Awareness Month and urging all men and

  4         women to become aware of the risks and symptoms

  5         associated with colorectal cancer.

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  7         WHEREAS, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause

  8  of cancer deaths in Florida, and

  9         WHEREAS, it is estimated that this year physicians will

10  diagnose 9,100 cases of colorectal cancer in Florida, and

11         WHEREAS, nationally less than 50 percent of individuals

12  above age 50 receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer,

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14         WHEREAS, adopting a healthy diet at a young age can

15  significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer,

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17         WHEREAS, March is also recognized as National Nutrition

18  Awareness Month and the prevention of colorectal cancer is

19  highly dependent on dietary factors, and

20         WHEREAS, regular screenings can save many lives, and

21         WHEREAS, education can help inform the public of

22  methods of prevention and symptoms of early detection, NOW,

23  THEREFORE,

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25  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:

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27         That the Florida Senate recognizes March as Colorectal

28  Cancer Awareness Month in Florida, and urges all men and

29  women, and particularly members of high-risk populations, to

30  become aware of the risks and symptoms associated with

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    Florida Senate - 2001        (NP)                      SR 1706
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