Us Congress House Bill HR490

Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 6/9/23
• Refer: 6/9/23

Caption

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

Impact

The designation of National Men's Health Week serves to draw attention to critical health matters affecting men, such as heart disease, cancer, and suicide, which remain leading causes of death. By fostering awareness and promoting health screenings, the bill aims to reduce mortality rates associated with these diseases. It highlights the necessity for early detection through regular health consultations and screenings, which are historically underutilized among men.

Summary

House Resolution 490 supports the designation of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as 'National Men's Health Week.' The resolution acknowledges the disproportionate health challenges men face, including a shorter average lifespan compared to women and various health conditions that predominantly affect men. It emphasizes the need for increased awareness around preventive health behaviors and encourages both men and their families to engage in health screenings and education about male-related health issues.

Contention

While the resolution is largely supportive of men's health initiatives, it underscores systemic issues regarding men's engagement with healthcare services. Concerns persist around the cultural stigmas and behavioral tendencies that lead men to postpone visiting healthcare providers. If fully realized, the intention behind HR490 could initiate broader discussions on public health policy and funding allocations for health services aimed at reducing the gender gap in health outcomes.