Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Men’s Health Month
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim June as Men’s Health Month.
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim June as Men’s Health Month.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Executive Assistant, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Mayor Selby
Background and Analysis:
Congress designated June as Men’s Health Month in 1994 to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading causes of death among men are heart disease, cancer, and accidental death.
The month of June gives health care providers, public policy makers, and individuals an opportunity to encourage the men in our lives to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical check-ups, advice and early treatment for disease and injury. This is a time to get familiar with the preventable risks for age, ethnicity, and lifestyle; take steps to create healthful habits; schedule routine tests for early detection of disease; learn risk factors and document family health history with your physician. More information about Men’s Health Month can be found at www.menshealthmonth.org.
Attachments:
Proclamation