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

This resolution recognizes the deadly impact colorectal cancer; acknowledges racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly in the Black community; and encourages actions to address colorectal cancer and those disparities.

Bill 118 H.Res. 224 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress aimed at raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community. The resolution acknowledges that Black Americans are disproportionately affected by colorectal cancer, with higher incidence rates and lower survival rates compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

The resolution calls for increased awareness and education about colorectal cancer within the Black community, as well as increased access to screening and treatment options. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing social determinants of health that contribute to the disparities in colorectal cancer outcomes, such as access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and systemic racism.

Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 224 seeks to bring attention to the racial disparities in colorectal cancer outcomes and to encourage action to address these disparities and improve health outcomes for Black Americans.