[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 48 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 48

                 Supporting National Men's Health Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 10, 2019

    Mr. Payne (for himself and Mr. Mullin) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                               and Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
                 Supporting National Men's Health Week.

Whereas despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to 
        live an average of more than 5 years less than women, and American 
        Indian/Alaska Native and African-American men have the lowest life 
        expectancy;
Whereas 9 of the 10 leading causes of death, as defined by the Centers for 
        Disease Control and Prevention, affect men at a higher percentage than 
        women;
Whereas men on average experience a heart attack 7 years earlier than women;
Whereas testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in men between the 
        ages of 15 and 34, and when detected early, has a 95-percent survival 
        rate;
Whereas the number of colorectal cancer cases among men is expected to be over 
        78,000 in 2019, and over 27,000 men are expected to die from it;
Whereas the likelihood that a man will develop prostate cancer is 1 in 9;
Whereas an estimated 174,650 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 
        and an estimated 31,620 of them will die from the disease;
Whereas African-American men in the United States have the highest incidence of 
        prostate cancer;
Whereas significant numbers of male-related health problems, such as prostate 
        cancer, testicular cancer, infertility, and colon cancer, could be 
        detected and treated if men's awareness of such problems were more 
        pervasive;
Whereas educating both the public and health care providers about the importance 
        of early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates 
        of mortality for these diseases;
Whereas appropriate use of tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) exams 
        and blood pressure and cholesterol screens, in conjunction with clinical 
        examination and self-testing for problems such as testicular cancer, can 
        result in the detection of many of these problems in their early stages 
        and increases in the survival rates to nearly 100 percent;
Whereas women are twice as likely as men to visit the doctor for annual 
        examinations and preventive services;
Whereas men are less likely than women to visit their health center or physician 
        for regular screening examinations of male-related problems for a 
        variety of reasons, including fear, lack of health insurance, lack of 
        information, and cost factors;
Whereas National Men's Health Week was established by Congress and first 
        celebrated in 1994 and urges men and their families to engage in 
        appropriate health behaviors, and the resulting increased awareness has 
        improved health-related education and helped prevent illness;
Whereas the Governors of all 50 States have issued proclamations annually 
        declaring Men's Health Week in their States, as have mayors of over 350 
        cities;
Whereas, since 1994, National Men's Health Week has been celebrated each June by 
        hundreds of States, cities, localities, public health departments, 
        health care entities, churches, and community organizations throughout 
        the Nation that promote health awareness events focused on men and 
        family;
Whereas the National Men's Health Week website has been established at 
        www.menshealthmonth.org and features proclamations from Governors and 
        mayors, and National Men's Health Week events;
Whereas men who are educated about the value that preventive health care can 
        play in prolonging their lifespan and their role as productive family 
        members will be more likely to participate in health screenings;
Whereas men and their families are encouraged to increase their awareness of the 
        importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical 
        checkups; and
Whereas June 10 through June 16, 2019, is National Men's Health Week, which has 
        the purpose of heightening the awareness of preventable health problems 
        and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and 
        boys: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports the annual National Men's Health Week; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States and interested 
        groups to observe National Men's Health Week with appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities.
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