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Dept/ Agency: Offices of Municipal Council/City Clerk
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Declaring Intent
Purpose: Men’s Health Week - Monday, June 13, 2016 through Sunday, June 19, 2016
Additional Information:
Sponsor: Council President, Mildred C. Crump
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WHEREAS, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of five (5) years less than women, with Native American and African-American men having the lowest life expectancy; and
WHEREAS, educating the public and health care providers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates of mortality from disease; and
WHEREAS, men who are educated about the value of preventative health will be more likely to participate in health screening; and
WHEREAS, Men’s Health Network worked with Congress to develop Men’s Health Week as a special campaign to help educate men, boys and their families about the importance of positive health attitudes and preventative health practices; and
WHEREAS, the Men’s Health Week website has been established at www.menshealthweek.org <http://www.menshealthweek.org> and features resources, proclamations and information about awareness events; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newark Men’s Health Week will focus on a broad range of men’s health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, mental health, prostate, testicular and colon cancer; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of this State are encouraged to increase awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and medical check-ups.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY IF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council hereby proclaims the week of Monday, June 13, 2016 through Sunday, June 19, 2016, as Men’s Health Week throughout the City of Newark, New Jersey.
2. A copy of this resolution shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk.
STATEMENT:
This resolution hereby proclaims Municipal Council support of Men’s Health Week to create awareness of men’s health issues during the week of June 13, 2016 through Sunday, June 19, 2016 throughout the City of Newark, New Jersey.