,,iii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #dfb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #ab1 #bjah,mr4 ,udall 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,whitehouse1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,ms4 ,heitkamp1 ,ms4 ,warren1 ,mr4 ,cardin1 ,mr4 ,king1 ,mrs4 ,shaheen1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,heinrich1 ,mrs4 ,murray1 ,mr4 ,brown1 ,ms4 ,hassan1 and ,mr4 ,van ,hollen7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,,resolution ,supporting the goals and ideals of ,national ,public ,health ,week4 ,whereas the week of ,april #b1 #bjah1 through ,april #h1 #bjah1 is ,national ,public ,health ,week2 ,whereas the theme for ,national ,public ,health ,week in #bjah is ,healthiest ,nation #bjcj3 ,changing ,our ,future ,together1 with the goal of making the ,united ,states the healthiest ,nation in one generation2 ,whereas there is a significant difference in the health status of individuals with different abilities and demographics1 such as obesity1 poor mental health and infectious disease1 of people living in the healthiest ,states compared to people living in the least healthy ,states2 ,whereas according to the ,national ,academy of ,medicine1 despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world1 the ,united ,states ranks below many other economically prosperous and developing countries with respect to measures of health1 including life expectancy1 infant mortality and maternal mortality rates2 ,whereas the life expectancy for the ,united ,states population declined for the second year in a row1 and the leading causes of deaths are among the most common1 costly1 and preventable of all health problems2 ,whereas despite having a high infant mortality rate compared to other economically prosperous and developing countries1 and the death rate varying greatly among ,states1 overall1 the ,united ,states was making steady progress1 until recently1 with the infant mortality rate reaching a historic low of #e4h infant deaths per #a1jjj live births in #bjaf2 ,whereas more women die from pregnancy-related deaths in the ,united ,states than any other developed country1 and the number of maternal deaths per #ajj1jjj live births has increased from #af4i in #aiij to #bf4d in #bjae2 ,whereas the number of overdose deaths involving opioids was more than five times higher than in #aiii and #aae ,americans on average die every day from an opioid-involved death requiring a comprehensive strategy across a range of sectors including robust efforts to prevent substance misuse disorders2 ,whereas the percentage of adults using tobacco products in the ,united ,states1 the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the ,united ,states1 accounting for more than #dhj1jjj deaths every year including more than #da1jjj deaths resulting from secondhand smoke1 decreased from #bj4i percent in #bjje to #ae4e percent in #bjaf2 ,whereas approximately #eed1jjj adults suffered from homelessness in the ,united ,states in #bjag1 an increase since #bjaj1 with #ce percent of homeless individuals still living unsheltered2 ,whereas the value of a strong public health system is in the air we breathe1 the water we drink1 the food we eat1 and the places where we all live1 learn1 work1 worship1 and play2 ,whereas public health organizations use ,national ,public ,health ,week to educate the public1 policymakers1 and public health professionals on issues that are important to improving the health of the people of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas studies show that small strategic investments in prevention can result in significant savings in health care costs2 ,whereas each #aj percent increase in local public health spending contributes to a #f4i percent decrease in infant deaths1 a #c4b percent decrease in deaths related to cardiovascular disease1 a #a4d percent decrease in deaths due to diabetes1 and a #a4a percent decrease in cancer-related deaths2 ,whereas public health professionals help communities prevent1 prepare for1 withstand1 and recover from the impact of a full range of health threats1 including disease outbreaks such as the ,zika virus1 natural disasters1 and disasters caused by human activity2 ,whereas public health professionals collaborate with partners that are not in the health sector1 such as city planners1 transportation officials1 education officials1 and private sector businesses1 recognizing that other sectors have an important influence on health2 ,whereas in communities across the ,united ,states1 people are changing the way they care for their health by avoiding tobacco use1 eating healthier1 becoming more physically active1 and preventing unintentional injuries at home and in the workplace2 and ,whereas efforts to adequately support public health and prevention can continue to transform a health system focused on treating illness to a health system focused on preventing disease and promoting wellness3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 supports the goals and ideals of ,national ,public ,health ,week2 7#b7 recognizes the efforts of public health professionals1 the ,federal ,government1 ,states1 ,tribes1 municipalities1 local communities1 and individuals in preventing disease1 injury1 and promoting quality of life2 7#c7 recognizes the role of public health in improving the health of individuals in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of people in the ,united ,states to create the healthiest ,nation in one generation through-- 7,a7 greater opportunities to improve community health and prevent disease and injury2 7,b7 strengthening the public health system in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 using data to guide policies and behaviors that promote health and quality of life2 and 7#e7 encourages the people of the ,united ,states to learn about the role of the public health system in improving health in the ,united ,states4