Bill Text: PA HR514 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing December 6, 2011, as "Men's Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 20-5)

Status: (Passed) 2011-12-05 - Adopted (194-0) [HR514 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR514-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2806
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 514 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY BARRAR, BAKER, BOBACK, BROOKS, CHRISTIANA, CLYMER, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FREEMAN, GEORGE, GILLEN, HARHART, HESS, MAJOR, MILLARD, MOUL, O'NEILL, READSHAW, ROCK, ROSS, SAINATO, SCAVELLO, SONNEY AND SWANGER, DECEMBER 5, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, DECEMBER 5, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing December 6, 2011, as "Men's Health Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Despite advances in medical technology and research,
men continue to live an average of five years less than women;
and
WHEREAS, The ten leading causes of death in men are heart
disease, cancer, stroke, accidents and unintentional injuries,
lung disease, diabetes, pneumonia and influenza, suicide,
chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, and kidney disease; and
WHEREAS, According to the American Cancer Society, one in two
men are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, 17% of
women in Pennsylvania will be widows by age 69 due to the
premature death of their husbands; and
WHEREAS, The health concerns of men affect all Pennsylvanians
as nearly every Pennsylvanian has had a father, husband, son,
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brother or male friend die from disease or illness at a
premature age; and
WHEREAS, Many of the premature causes of death of men are
preventable with early detection and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Educating the public about the importance of a
healthy lifestyle and early detection of male health problems
will likely result in reducing rates of premature death from
disease or illness; and
WHEREAS, Therefore, all Pennsylvanians are encouraged to
recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular
exercise and medical checkups; and
WHEREAS, Men's Health Network and Endo Pharmaceuticals join
with the General Assembly in educating the public about the
importance of healthy lifestyles and preventative treatment;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
December 6, 2011, as "Men's Health Awareness Day" in
Pennsylvania.
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