Substitute for House Resolution No. 362.

A resolution to declare June 11-17, 2018, as Men’s Health Week and June 15, 2018, as Blue Day in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The top causes of death in American men are heart disease at 24 percent and cancer at 23 percent and 1 in 9 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; and

                        Whereas, Men have a higher death rate than women for the most leading causes of death including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and suicide; and

            Whereas, The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys; and

            Whereas, This week gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and all individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury; and

            Whereas, As part of Blue Day, men, women, and children who wish to support the men in their lives are encouraged to dress in blue, and men are encouraged to plan exercise or a healthful activity to be a part of that day; and

            Whereas, Businesses, corporations, and community organizations are encouraged to embrace Blue Day as part of their culture, joining employees together to support the cause promoted using the social media hashtag #ShowUsYourBlue; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 11-17, 2018, as Men’s Health Week and June 15, 2018, as Blue Day in the state of Michigan. We strongly urge all citizens to increase their knowledge of men’s health issues as well as disease and injury prevention.