Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community.

This resolution seeks to raise awareness regarding the disproportionate impact of colorectal cancer on the Hispanic community, where it is a leading cause of cancer death and screening rates are significantly lower than for non-Hispanic White individuals. It emphasizes that early screening is crucial for effective treatment and prevention, and notes the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation for screening beginning at age 45. The resolution encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify factors contributing to racial screening disparities and develop effective strategies to eliminate them. It also calls on the CDC to research environmental factors and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate causes for elevated colorectal cancer risk in young adults. Furthermore, the resolution supports National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and urges individuals to learn about their risk and discuss screening with healthcare providers.