Bill > HRes495

This resolution supports the designation of the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week" by highlighting critical health disparities and challenges facing men in the United States. The resolution points out that men live an average of 5 years less than women, with American Indian/Alaska Native and African-American men experiencing the lowest life expectancy. It emphasizes significant health issues such as higher rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and unintentional injuries, as well as notable statistics like men being more likely to develop prostate cancer (13 out of 100 men), experiencing heart attacks earlier, and having higher suicide rates. The resolution also underscores that men are less likely to seek preventive healthcare, with two-thirds of men waiting as long as possible to see a doctor and being less likely to attend annual examinations compared to women. The House of Representatives supports this annual week-long observance and requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging people and groups to observe "National Men's Health Week" through appropriate ceremonies and activities, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness about preventable health problems and promoting early disease detection and treatment among men and boys.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/495/all-info