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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"Men's Health Awareness Week"
June 14 - 20, 2004
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it is important for all males, regardless of age, to become more informed about their health and related risks, and to take a more responsible attitude toward their health and well-being; and |
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Men's Health Awareness Week is an international event involving many countries including Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Australia, that promotes men's awareness on the importance of early detection and treatment of disease, and other health and lifestyle issues that can have a devastating impact; and |
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in 1999, the Toronto Men's Health Network was established as a non-profit organization to promote greater education of, and attention to, men's health issues, for males of all ages, religions backgrounds and walks of life in our large and culturally diverse community. |
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I, Mayor David Miller, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim June 14 - 20, 2004 as "Men's Health Awareness Week" in the City of Toronto, to increase public awareness of preventable health problems, and encourage and support males of all ages and cultural backgrounds to give greater priority and attention to their health. |
[Signed Mayor David Miller]
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