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Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
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This resolution aims to raise awareness about the significant racial disparities in colorectal cancer (CRC) rates and outcomes within the Black community in the United States. It highlights that Black men and women experience higher rates of CRC and are more likely to die from the disease compared to non-Hispanic White individuals. The resolution calls for increased efforts to understand and address these disparities, promote screening, and encourage research into the underlying causes.
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Donald M., Jr. Payne
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