This month is an opportunity to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. ??? ?ℎ? ????? ??? ???? ??????.
Get The Facts.
- On average, men die five years younger than women and die at higher rates from 9 of the top 10 causes of death.
- Most of the factors that contribute to men’s shorter, less healthy lives are preventable.
- Adult men in the United States visit primary care providers at lower rates than adult women.
- Many find it difficult to get motivated for physical activity on their own.
- Men often disregard their own health because they feel responsible for taking care of everyone else.
Take Action.
- Learn how to stay healthy.
- Exercise regularly.
- See a healthcare provider on a regular basis to prevent disease.
- Get an annual physical.
- Establish baselines for factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and PSA. Monitor how they change over time.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
Our health information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist the public to learn more about their health. Community Health Net providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.
Health Facts is a public service partnership of Community Health Net and CF Cares of Country Fair Stores, Inc.