Donald M. Payne: “Over the past 100 years, the life expectancy of men has declined in comparison with that of women. Women now live, on…”

“Over the past 100 years, the life expectancy of men has declined in comparison with that of women. Women now live, on average, 5 years longer than men. There is a silent crisis of men's health in America. To reverse the decline, we must be silent no more. Too often, men are foregoing routine health screenings, and they are dying because of it. Colon cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, all of these are treatable or even preventable, if you get screened. Screenings aren't scary. They don't hurt. This morning, my staff and I were screened by healthcare professionals on Capitol Hill with the Men's Health Network. Knowledge is power, ladies and gentlemen, for my staff, for myself, and for our families. Just a few minutes ago, my fellow chairman of the Men's Health Caucus, Congressman Mullin of Oklahoma, joined me to introduce a resolution recognizing June 11 to 17 as National Men's Health Week. I encourage each of you to join us on this resolution and help end the silent crisis of men's health in America. ____________________”