HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-21 Men's Health MonthDECLARING JUNE 2018, AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH TO HEIGHTEN THE
AWARENESS OF MEN'S PREVENTABLE HEALTH PROBLEMS AND
INCREASING EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE.
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 preventive 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, the Men's Health Network worked with Congress to develop a 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 website has been established at
www.MensHealthMonth.org and features resources, proclamations and information about
awareness events and activities, including Wear Blue for Men's Health; and
WHEREAS, the City of Englewood, Colorado will focus on a broad range of men's health issues
including heart disease, mental health, diabetes, and prostate, testicular and colon cancer
during Men's Health Month; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of this city are encouraged to increase awareness of the importance of
a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and medical checkups.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Rita Russell, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby
proclaim
THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2018
AS
MEN'S HEALTH MONTH
d and seal this 21 It day of May, 2018.
Rita Russell, Mayor Pro Tern