{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-introduces-national-mens-health-week-resolution", "Congressman Troy Carter Introduces National Men\u2019s Health Week Resolution", "2025-06-11", "2025", "2025-06", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Men\u2019s Health Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution in recognition of Men\u2019s Health Week which occurs annually the week leading up to Father\u2019s Day. This resolution is intended to raise awareness about men's health issues and promote preventive care.\n\n\u201cAs a father, I think about the future my sons will inherit\u2014and that includes making sure I\u2019m here for it,\u201d said Rep. Carter. \u201cToo many men across this country are skipping checkups, ignoring symptoms, and needlessly losing years of their lives. National Men\u2019s Health Week is not just about awareness\u2014it's about action. It\u2019s about telling every man, every father, every son: your health matters. Early detection saves lives. Preventive care isn't optional\u2014it's essential. I\u2019m proud to introduce this resolution because it\u2019s time we change the conversation around men\u2019s health and help more men live longer, healthier lives for the people who count on them most.\"\n\n\"As a physician, I understand the critical importance of men's health. I'm proud to Co-Chair the Congressional Men's Health Caucus and support this resolution recognizing National Men's Health Week,\u201d said Rep. McCormick. \u201cWe must encourage men to prioritize their well-being, seek preventive care, and be proactive about their health. Early detection and regular checkups can save lives and ensure men are there for their families and communities. Let's use this week to raise awareness, break down stigmas, and promote a culture of health and longevity for all men.\"\n\n\u201cKnowing early warning signs and getting regular checkups are essential for men to live healthy lives,\u201d said Rep. Lieu. \u201cWe need to make sure men have the education and access to care they need. I\u2019m pleased to join my colleagues in the Men\u2019s Health Caucus to support Men\u2019s Health Week and raise awareness for men's health issues.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a country, we need to improve the conversation around men\u2019s health\u2014and together, we\u2019re working to make that happen,\u201d said Rep. Menendez. \u201cBy commemorating National Men\u2019s Health Week, we can take an important step to encourage men across the country to prioritize their wellbeing and seek preventative care for both physical and mental health. I\u2019m grateful to my colleagues on the Men\u2019s Health Caucus for leading this important effort.\u201d\n\n\u201cMen\u2019s Health Week is an opportunity to erase the stigma surrounding men\u2019s health and encourage American men to be open and proactive about their health needs,\u201d said Rep. Dunn. \u201cMen\u2019s health is a crucial area of healthcare that often goes overlooked by policymakers and the public and I am proud to shine some light on this important topic.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the resolution is below, and you can read it here.\n\n\u201cSupporting the designation of the week of June 9 through June 15, 2025, as \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019.\n\n\u201cWhereas, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of more than 5 years less than women, and American Indian/Alaska Native and African-American men have the lowest life expectancy;\n\n\u201cWhereas heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and unintentional injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lead to death in men at a higher percentage\n\nthan women;\n\n\u201cWhereas African American and Hispanic men have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, compared to non-Hispanic White men and are less likely to seek care from a health professional;\n\n\u201cWhereas suicide is among the top 10 causes of death for men, and ranks as the second highest cause of death for men in 2 age groups, from ages 1 through 19 and ages 20 through 44;\n\n\u201cWhereas men on average experience a heart attack 7 years earlier than women;\n\n\u201cWhereas testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in men between the ages of 15 and 34, and when detected early, has a 95-percent survival rate;\n\n\u201cWhereas, according to the American Cancer Society, the number of colorectal cancer cases among men is expected to be over 110,680 in 2025, and over 64,000 men are expected to die from it;\n\n\u201cWhereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 out of every 100 American men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime;\n\n\u201cWhereas, according to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 313,780 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2025, and an estimated 35,770 of them will die from the disease;\n\n\u201cWhereas African-American men in the United States have the highest incidence of prostate cancer;\n\n\u201cWhereas African-American men are 1.76 times more likely to be diagnosed with, and 2.2 times more likely to die from, prostate cancer than White men;\n\n\u201cWhereas significant numbers of predominantly male-related health problems, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, infertility, and colon cancer, could be detected and treated in the early stages if men were more widely aware of the many early detection and screening tools and preventive measures currently available;\n\n\u201cWhereas educating both the public and health care providers about the importance of early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates of mortality for these diseases;\n\n\u201cWhereas appropriate use of tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) exams and blood pressure and cholesterol screens, in conjunction with clinical examination and self testing for problems such as testicular cancer, can result in the detection of many of these problems in their early stages and increases in the survival rates to nearly 100 percent;\n\n\u201cWhereas, according to the 2019 Cleveland Clinic MENtion It Survey, two-thirds (65 percent) of men tend to wait as long as possible to see their doctor if they have any health symptoms or an injury, and among men surveyed, men ages 35 to 54 are more likely to agree they tend to tough it out as long as possible before going to the doctor (72 percent), compared to men 55 and up (59 percent);\n\n\u201cWhereas women are twice as likely as men to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services; Whereas men are less likely than women to visit their health center or physician for regular screening examinations of male-related problems for a variety of reasons, including fear of learning or confirming health status or condition, embarrassment, lack of health insurance, lack of information, and high out-of-pockets costs;\n\n\u201cWhereas \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019 was established by Congress and first celebrated in 1994 and urges men and their families to engage in appropriate health behaviors, and the resulting increased awareness has improved health-related education and helped prevent illness;\n\n\u201cWhereas the Governors of all 50 States have issued proclamations annually declaring Men\u2019s Health Week in their States, as have mayors of over 350 cities;\n\n\u201cWhereas, since 1994, \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019 has been celebrated each June by hundreds of States, cities, localities, public health departments, health care entities, churches, and community organizations throughout the Nation that promote health awareness events focused on men and families;\n\n\u201cWhereas the \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019 website has been established at www.menshealthmonth.org and features proclamations from Governors and mayors, and \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019 events;\n\n\u201cWhereas men who are educated about the value that preventive health care can play in prolonging their lifespan and their role as productive family members will be more likely to participate in health screenings; Whereas men and their families are encouraged to increase their awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical checkups; and\n\n\u201cWhereas June 9 through June 15, 2025, is \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019, which has the purpose of heightening the awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys:\n\n\u201cNow, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives\u2014\n\n\u201c(1) supports the annual \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019; and\n\n\u201c(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and interested groups to observe \u2018\u2018National Men\u2019s Health Week\u2019\u2019 with appropriate ceremonies and activities.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Men\u2019s Health Caucus. Congressman Carter is joined by Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA), Co-Chair, and Vice Chairs Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Rob Menendez (D-NJ). The bipartisan Caucus is dedicated to raising awareness about men\u2019s health issues, encouraging men and boys to take an active role in their personal health, and promoting legislation that will improve the health and well-being of men, boys, and their families.\n\nThe Men\u2019s Health Caucus focuses on topics including mental health care, prostate cancer screening, traumatic brain injury, and urological health issues. 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