A joint resolution to designate the week of June 12 through 19, 1994, as "National Men's Health Week".
PL 103-264 (S.J.Res.179), enacted 05/31/1994

108 STAT. 710 
PUBLIC LAW 103-264—MAY 31, 1994 
Public Law 103-264 
103d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
May 31, 1994 
To designate the week of June 12 through 19, 1994, as "National Men's 
[S.J. Res. 179] 
Health Week". 
Whereas despite the advances in medical technology and research, 
men continue to live an average of 7 years less than women; 
Whereas the hkelihood that a man will develop prostate cancer 
is 1 in 11; 
Whereas the number of men contracting prostate cancer will reach 
over 120,000 in 1993, with an expected one-third of the cases 
to die from the disease; 
Whereas testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in 
men aged 15-34, and when detected early, has an 87 percent 
survival rate; 
Whereas the number of men contracting lung disease will reach 
over 100,000 in 1993, with an expected 85 percent of the cases 
to die from the disease; 
Whereas the number of cases of colon cancer among men will 
reach over 80,000 in 1993; with nearly one-third of the cases 
to die from the disease; 
Whereas the death rate for prostate cancer has grown at almost 
twice the death rate of breast cancer in the last five years; 
Whereas African-American men in the United States have the 
highest incidence in the world of cancer of the prostate; 
Whereas men are seven times as likely as women to be arrested 
for drunk driving and three times as likely to be alcoholics; 
Whereas women visit the doctor 150 percent as often as men, 
enabling them to detect health problems in their early stages; 
Whereas significant numbers of male related hesilth problems such 
as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, infertility, and colon cancer, 
could be detected and treated if men's awareness of these prob-
lems was more pervasive; 
Whereas educating both the public and health care providers about 
the importance of early detection of male health problems will 
result in reducing rates of mortality for these diseases; 
Whereas appropriate use of tests such as Prostate Specific Antigen 
(PSA) exams, blood pressure screens, cholesterol screens, etc., 
in conjunction with clinical examination and self-testing for prob-
lems such as testicular cancer can result in the detection of 
many of these problems in their early stages and increases in 
the survival rates to nearly 100 percent; 
Whereas many men are reluctant to visit their health center or 
{)hysician for regular screening examinations of male related prob-
ems for a variety of reasons including fear, lack of information, 
and cost factors; and 
PUBLIC LAW 103-264—MAY 31, 1994 
108 STAT. 711 
Whereas men who are educated about the value that preventive 
health can play in prolonging their lifespan and their role as 
a productive family member will be more likely to participate 
in health screenings: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That June 12 
through 19, 1994, is designated as National Men's Health Week, 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to observe this 
week with appropriate programs and activities. 
Approved May 31, 1994. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 179: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 140 (1994): 
Mar. 25, considered and passed Senate. 
May 24, considered and passed House.