DE SCR182

Designates June 10-16, 2024, as "National Men's Health Week" in Delaware to promote awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys

Highlights that men live an average of five years less than women, with Native American and African American men having the lowest life expectancy

Notes that 6 million men are affected by depression annually in the United States, with depression and suicide ranked as leading causes of death among men despite lower rates of seeking mental health treatment

Encourages Delawareans to use Men's Health Week to raise awareness, foster open conversations, and empower men to take control of their physical and mental well-being

Recognizes National Men's Health Week was established in 1994 as a campaign to educate men, boys, and their families about preventative health practices