On the recordJune 17, 2015
Men don't usually like to talk about their health, but the well-being of every man in the United States is an important topic. Mr. Speaker, this week is National Men's Health Week, a time when we have the opportunity to have a serious conversation about our health. Despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of 5 years less than women. Even more, men are less likely than women to seek preventative care. As a co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Men's Health Caucus, I am also committed to teaching our youth the importance of eating right and getting exercise. As we celebrate this week, Mr. Speaker, I encourage all husbands, brothers, fathers, sons, uncles--and we may even need to have a talk with ourselves--to make sure that we are taking the steps to stay healthy. ____________________
