BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A PROCLAMATION MEN'S HEALTH WEEK
WHEREAS:
Despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of five years less than women with African American men having the lowest life expectancy; and
WHEREAS:
Educating both the public and health care providers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and early detection of male health problems will result in reducing the rates of mortality from disease; and
WHEREAS:
Men who are educated about the value of preventative health are more likely to participate in health screenings; and
WHEREAS:
Men's Health Week focuses on a broad range of men's health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and prostate, testicular and colon cancer; and
WHEREAS:
The State of Georgia encourages all fathers, husbands, sons and brothers to take the time to participate in preventive screenings for the sake of individual health and for the well-being of Georgia families; now
THEREFORE:
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim June 9-15, 2014, as MEN'S HEALTH WEEK in Georgia.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 22nd day of January in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen.
GOVERNOR
ATTEST
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