Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1325

Introduced
6/27/24  

Caption

Supporting the designation of the month of June 2024, as "National Men's Health Month".

Impact

The resolution seeks to raise public awareness about critical male health issues, such as prostate cancer, heart disease, and mental health concerns, including suicide. It brings attention to the urgent need for educational initiatives aimed at encouraging men to participate in health assessments and screenings. The advocacy for 'National Men's Health Month' aims to mobilize communities and healthcare providers to promote healthy living and preventive healthcare, which is particularly relevant given the increased rates of diseases amongst men, especially African-American and Native American men.

Summary

HR1325 is a resolution supporting the designation of June 2024 as 'National Men's Health Month'. The bill highlights the disparities in health outcomes between men and women, indicating that American men tend to live nearly six years less than their female counterparts, a gap that reflects a combination of biological, social, and behavioral factors. The resolution underscores the importance of engaging men in health screenings and preventive care, emphasizing that increased awareness of their health could significantly reduce mortality rates from diseases that disproportionately affect them.

Contention

While the bill serves as a call for action and awareness surrounding men's health, some might argue that merely designating a month for this purpose does not address the systemic healthcare issues that contribute to men's health disparities. Critics could contend that more substantive policies are needed to ensure access to healthcare services, affordable screenings, and targeted health education campaigns to make a meaningful impact on these statistics.

Notable_points

The resolution acknowledges the need for targeted outreach and education regarding preventable diseases, particularly emphasizing the alarming statistics of prostate cancer, which affects a significant portion of the male population. It references studies indicating that men are often reluctant to seek medical attention due to various barriers. By promoting 'National Men's Health Month', HR1325 aims to galvanize support for comprehensive health initiatives that can lead to improved health outcomes for men nationwide.

Companion Bills

US HR490

Related Supporting the designation of the week of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as "National Men's Health Week".

Previously Filed As

US HR495

Supporting the designation of the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as "National Men's Health Week".

US HR490

Supporting the designation of the week of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as "National Men's Health Week".

US HR1508

Supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

US HR1050

Supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

US HR746

Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

US HR700

Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

US HR1511

Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

US HR213

Supporting the designation of March 2023 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

US HR180

Supporting the designation of March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

US HR1595

Expressing support for the designation of November 2024 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.

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