[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 93 (Monday, June 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E891]
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       RECOGNIZING BLUE MONDAY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF MEN'S HEALTH

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                          HON. DAVID A. TROTT

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 13, 2016

  Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on Blue Monday, to bring 
awareness to the health issues faced by men across the country.
   The importance of striving for a healthy society is something we can 
all agree on. Despite the fact that one in seven men will be affected 
by prostate cancer, men's health doesn't always receive the attention 
it deserves. Men are more at risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, 
depression, and many more illnesses, yet nearly one in ten have not 
seen a physician in more than five years, and as many as 70 percent 
have waist sizes exceeding healthy standards. These issues affect not 
only men, but our whole families, and we should all work together 
toward healthier lifestyles.
   I would like to recognize the efforts of the Men's Health Foundation 
in Southeast Michigan in helping men take steps to better health. Blue 
Monday kicks off International Men's Health Week which provides 
important educational opportunities to increase awareness for detection 
and prevention of the diseases that kill millions of our fathers, 
husbands, brothers, and sons each year. I would encourage all men to 
celebrate Blue Monday by getting screened, exercising, and eating right 
to help reduce the risk of prostate cancer and other diseases.
   I would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Michael Lutz for his 
efforts to address men's health issues in our community and wish 
everyone a happy Blue Monday.

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