HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 02 2018 Men's Health Month ProclamationMen’s Health Month Proclamation
WHEREAS: despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an
average of five years less than women, with Native American and African-American men having
the lowest life expectancy; and
WHEREAS: educating the public and health care providers about the importance of a healthy
lifestyle and early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates of mortality
from disease; and
WHEREAS: men who are educated about the value that preventative health can play in
prolonging their lifespan and their role as productive family members will be more likely to
participate in health screenings; and
WHEREAS: fathers who maintain a healthy lifestyle are role models for their children and
have happier, healthier children; and
WHEREAS: Men’s Health Network worked with Congress to develop national men’s health
awareness period as a special campaign to help educate men, boys, and their families about the
importance of positive health attitudes and preventative health practices; and
WHEREAS: the Men’s Health Month web site has been established at
www.MensHealthWeek.org and features resources, proclamations, and information about
awareness events and activities, including Wear Blue for Men’s Health; and
WHEREAS: Men’s Health Month will focus on a broad range of men’s health issues, including
heart disease, mental health, diabetes, and prostate, testicular and colon cancer; and
WHEREAS: the citizens of Springfield, Oregon are encouraged to increase awareness of the
importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical check-ups.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Christine L. Lundberg, Mayor of the City of Springfield, do hereby
proclaim June as Men’s Health Month in this city, and encourage all our citizens to pursue
preventative health practices and early detection efforts.
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Christine L. Lundberg
Mayor