1Recognizing April 16, 2013, as "Men's Health Awareness Day" in
2Pennsylvania.

3WHEREAS, Despite advances in medical technology and research,
4men continue to live an average of five years less than women;
5and

6WHEREAS, The ten leading causes of death in men are heart
7disease, cancer, stroke, accidents and unintentional injuries,
8lung disease, diabetes, pneumonia and influenza, suicide,
9chronic liver disease and cirrhosis and kidney disease; and

10WHEREAS, According to the American Cancer Society, one in two
11men are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime; and

12WHEREAS, According to the United States Census Bureau, 17% of
13women in Pennsylvania will be widows by age 69 due to the
14premature death of their husbands; and

15WHEREAS, The health concerns of men affect all Pennsylvanians

1as nearly every Pennsylvanian has had a father, husband, son,
2brother or male friend die from disease or illness at a
3premature age; and

4WHEREAS, Many of the premature causes of death of men are
5preventable with early detection and treatment; and

6WHEREAS, Educating the public about the importance of a
7healthy lifestyle and early detection of male health problems
8will likely result in reducing rates of premature death from
9disease or illness; and

10WHEREAS, All Pennsylvanians are encouraged to recognize the
11importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and medical
12checkups; and

13WHEREAS, The General Assembly joins with Men's Health Network
14and Endo Health Solutions in educating the public about the
15importance of healthy lifestyles and preventative treatment;
16therefore be it

17RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
1816, 2013, as "Men's Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.