Men's Topics A-Z
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A
Alcohol Use
Excessive
Alcohol Use and Risks to Men's Health
Learn more about excessive alcohol use and risks to men's health.
Types of
Alcoholic Beverages Usually Consumed by Students in 9th-12th Grades- Four
States, 2005
Liquor (e.g., bourbon, rum, scotch, vodka, or whiskey) was the most prevalent
type of alcoholic beverage usually consumed among students in 9th-12th grades
who reported current alcohol use or binge drinking. In Arkansas, New Mexico, and
Wyoming, liquor was the most prevalent type of alcohol usually consumed among
male students who reported current alcohol use, followed by beer. Beer was the
most prevalent type among male students in Nebraska, followed by liquor.
Alcohol and
Other Drug Use among Victims of Motor-Vehicle Crashes- West Virginia,
2004-2005
This report summarizes the results of an analysis of the prevalence of
alcohol and drug use among persons killed in motor-vehicle crashes in West
Virginia. The analysis determined that the prevalence of drug use was
similar to the prevalence of a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater
than or equal to 0.08 g/dL (27.7%) and that the prevalence was higher among males.
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the United States, 2001
In 2001, an estimated 75,766 alcohol-attributable deaths (AADs) and 2.3
million years of potential life lost were attributable to the harmful
effects of excessive alcohol use. Of the 75,766 deaths, 34,833
(46%) resulted from chronic conditions, and 40,933 (54%) resulted from acute conditions. Overall, 54,847 (72%) of all AADs involved males, and
4,554 (6%) involved persons younger than 21 years. Of the deaths among males, 41,202 (75%) involved men aged 35 years
and older; of those deaths, 41,202
(58%) were attributed to chronic conditions.
B
Bone Health
Bone Health and Osteoporosis: Surgeon General's Report (HHS)
Osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, affects men and women of all races, and while bone weakness manifests in older Americans,
strong bones begin in childhood. Bone density testing should be considered in men with fragility fractures; those on therapies that may cause bone
loss; and men with multiple risk factors.
C
Cancer
Statistics: Cancer among Men
This web page summarizes the latest statistics on cancer diagnosis and mortality among men of
various racial and ethnic backgrounds.
U.S. Cancer Statistics
The three most common
cancers among men are cancers of the lung, prostate, and colon. Learn more.
Colorectal (Colon)
Cancer
Colorectal cancer affects both men and women of all racial and ethnic
groups, and is most often found in people aged 50 years or older. When
colorectal cancer is found early and treated, the 5-year relative survival
rate is 90%.
Lung Cancer
More people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. This is true
for both men and women, although death rates among men are higher than rates
among women in the United States.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the
United States. Risk factors include age, family history, and race.
Learn more.
Prostate Cancer
Screening: A Decision Guide
This guide provides basic information and encourages men to decide whether
screening is the right choice for them. Also available:
Spanish: La Detecci髇 del C醤cer de Pr髎tata: Una Gu韆 para Hispanos 
and Prostate Cancer Screening: A Decision Guide for African Americans
Prostate Cancer
Awareness
All men are at risk for prostate cancer but older age, race, and family history
may increase risk. Learn about the risks and benefits of prostate cancer
screening.
Cost
Analysis of Screening for, Diagnosing, and Staging Prostate Cancer Based on
a Systematic Review of Published Studies
Because national health resources are limited, a decision about whether to
invest in early detection of prostate cancer requires an understanding of
the factors included in estimates of the economic cost of this disease.
Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2004
For men, incidence rates for all cancers decreased by 4.3 percent per year
from 1992 through 1995 and were stable from 1995 through 2004. For the most
recent reporting period, which varies by cancer type, death rates decreased
for 12 of the 15 most common causes of cancer death in men.
Sunburn
Prevalence Among Adults- United States, 1999, 2003, and 2004
Sunburn prevalence among all adults increased from 31.8% in 1999 to
33.7% in 2004. Men had a higher prevalence of sunburn than women in all
three survey years.
Total, Free, and Percent Free Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels among U.S.
Men, 2001-2004
About 6.2 percent, corresponding to an estimated 3.6 million men 40 years of
age and older, had a total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) of greater than
or equal to 4.0 ng/mL. Approximately 3.6 percent of Mexican American men,
6.2 percent of non-Hispanic white men, and 7.8 percent of non-Hispanic black
men had a total PSA of 4.0 ng/mL or more. Approximately 13.1 of men 40 years
of age and older had a total PSA greater than or equal to 2.5 ng/mL.
Child and Adolescent Health
Safe and Healthy Kids
Learn tips for raising safe and healthy kids and download kids' activity
sheets to help teach them healthy habits.
Positive Parenting
Tips
Your child is heading back to school or attending school for the first time.
As he grows, his needs may change. Discover positive ways to help the
development of your 3-to 5-year old; 6- to 8-year old, 9- to 11-year old,
and adolescent.
Use of Mental
Health Services in the Past 12 Months by Children Aged 4-17 Years- United
States, 2005-2006
In 2005-2006, 15% of U.S. children aged 4-17 years had parents who talked to
a health care provider or school staff about their child's emotional or
behavioral difficulties. This included 18% of boys and 11% of girls.
Break the
Silence: Stop the Violence
It may shock you to know that one out of every eleven teens reports being
hit or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past twelve
months. But why is that, and how can we change it? In "Break The Silence:
Stop the Violence," parents talk with teens about developing healthy,
respectful relationships before they start dating.
Injuries among
Children and Adolescents
Males are more likely to die of an unintentional injury, homicide, suicide, or drowning. Male high school students are less likely than female students to wear seat belts.
Teen Drivers
In 2004, the motor vehicle death rate for male
drivers and passengers age 16 to 19 was more than one and a half times that
of their female counterparts.
Youth
Risk Behavior Surveillance- United States, 2007
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System monitors six categories of
health behaviors among students in grades 9-12, including behaviors that
contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; tobacco use; alcohol
and other drug use; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended
pregnancy and STDs, including HIV infection; unhealthy dietary
behaviors; and physical inactivity. Find out what has changed and how
girls compare to boys.
Nonfatal
Maltreatment of Infants- United States, October 2005-September 2006
A total of 91,278 unique victims of substantiated maltreatment were identified
among infants aged under 1 year. Among these infants, neglect was the
maltreatment category most commonly cited, experienced by 68.5% of victims. A
total of 47,117 (51.6%) victims were male.
Youth Exposure to Alcohol Advertising on Radio- United States,
June-August 2004
The findings in this report indicate that approximately half of
alcohol advertising on radio aired during programs in which the
audience was youth-oriented. Compared with boys, underage girls had
higher levels of exposure to 11 alcohol brands and in 41 of the 104
markets and less exposure to 13 brands and in 63 markets.
Nonfatal
Injuries from Off-Road Motorcycle Riding Nonfatal Injuries from Off-Road
Motorcycle Riding among Children and Teens- United States, 2001-2004
During 2001-2004, an
estimated 23,800 children and teens aged 19 years and younger were treated at
U.S. emergency departments for off-road motorcycle injuries each year.
Patients aged 12-15 years had the highest nonfatal injury rate (62.1 per
100,000). Patients under age 16 years accounted for 69.9% of those injured;
88.4% of those injured were males, and 97.1% were driving the motorcycle.
Overall, 7.5% of those injured were hospitalized.
Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Children: National Health
Interview Survey, 2004
This report provides national estimates for a broad range of
health measures for children under 18 years of age. Boys were more likely than girls to have ever been
diagnosed with asthma; be on regular medication; and have a
learning disability.
Physical
Dating Violence among High School Students- United States, 2003
CDC analyzed the prevalence of physical dating violence (PDV) victimization
among high school students. The results indicated that 8.9% of students
(8.9% of males and 8.8% of females) reported PDV victimization during the 12
months preceding the survey and that students reporting PDV victimization
were more likely to engage in four of five risk behaviors.
Mental
Health in the United States: Prevalence of Diagnosis and Medication
Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder- United States, 2003
In 2003, approximately 7.8% (4,418,000) of U.S. children aged 4-17 years had
ever had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosed. ADHD
diagnosis was reported approximately 2.5 times more frequently among males
than females. Prevalence of reported ADHD increased with age and was
significantly lower among children aged 4-8 years compared with children
aged >9 years. The greatest prevalence was noted among males aged 16 years
(14.9%) and females aged 11 years (6.1%).
Fathers and Sons Project, 2002-2003
This University of Michigan Prevention Research Center’s Fathers and Sons Project, begun in October 2002, was designed to test whether frequent,
positive contact between boys and their nonresident fathers can increase healthy behaviors in both groups and prevent substance abuse, violent
behavior, and early sexual initiation among boys. To date, 103 families in 16 intervention groups have completed the program. Preliminary results
show success in encouraging time together between these fathers and their sons, and the number of fathers who have talked with their sons about
healthy behaviors has increased.
Teenagers
in the United States: Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Childbearing,
2002
Fact sheet
This report presents national estimates of sexual activity, contraceptive use, and births among males and females 15–19 years of age in the United
States. In 2002, about 47 percent of female teenagers (4.6 million), and about 46 percent of male teenagers (4.7 million) had had sexual
intercourse at least once. For never-married males, there was a significant decline from 55 percent in 1995 to 46 percent in 2002. About 3 out of
4 teens used a method of contraception at their first intercourse. The most popular method at first intercourse was the condom. About 91 percent
of males and 83 percent of females used a method at their last (most recent) sex.
Boys with Autism, Related Disorders, Have High Levels of Growth Hormones
(NIH)
Boys with autism and autism spectrum disorder had higher levels of hormones
involved with growth in comparison to boys who do not have autism, reported
researchers from the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, the Cincinnati Children抯 Hospital and the
University Of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
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Deaths
Leading Causes of Death in Males
View the causes of death in males.
United States Life Tables, 2004
Both males and females experienced increases in life expectancy
between 2003 and 2004. The greatest increase was experienced by
black males with an increase of 0.6 year. Life expectancy increased
by 0.4 years for black females, white females, and white males.
Deaths: Final Data for 2004
This report presents final 2004 data on U.S. deaths; life expectancy; and
trends by selected characteristics. In 2004, life expectancy for males was
75.2 years, a 0.5-year increase from the previous year. The increase in life
expectancy for males could have been greater were it not for the offsetting
increases in accidents, hypertension, and suicide.
Diabetes
Diabetes & Me
Learn more about diabetes.
Full-Court
Press against Type 2 Diabetes
Basketball star and hall-of-famer Dominque Wilkins (former Atlanta Hawks
Player), is racing to a new goal conquering his type 2 diabetes and educating
communities about prevention and control.
Prevalence
of Overweight and Obesity Among Adults with Diagnosed Diabetes- United
States, 1988-1994 and 1999-2002
Analysis of two surveys indicates that most adults with diagnosed diabetes were overweight or obese. During 1999-2002, the prevalence of
overweight or obesity was 85.2%, and the prevalence of obesity was 54.8%. Among men in the 1999-2002 survey, the prevalence of overweight or
obesity was 86.3%, and the prevalence of obesity was 53.0%. Both the prevalence of overweight or obesity and the prevalence of obesity were
similar among men aged 20-64 years and 65 years and older.
Disabilities
Disabilities
Learn more about disabilities.
Health Disparities among Adults with Hearing Loss- United States, 2000-2006
In 2006, 37 million adults in the United States had trouble hearing (ranging
from a little trouble to being deaf), representing a substantial increase
since 2000 when 31.5 million U.S. adults reported trouble hearing. During
the period 2000-2006, men (4.3%) were more likely than women (2.4%) to be
deaf or have a lot of trouble hearing.
Fragile X
Syndrome
Fragile X is a group of genetic disorders that can affect individuals and
their families in many ways. Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common
known cause of intellectual disability (also known as mental retardation)
and developmental disability that can be inherited. The exact number of
people who have FXS is unknown, but it is estimated that about 1 in 4,000
males and 1 in 6,000 to 8,000 females have the disorder.
Disability and Health State
Chartbook– 2006 Profiles of Health for Adults with Disabilities
This chartbook provides state profiles and data on prevalence, population
estimates by race/ethnicity and gender, health status, and more.
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Environmental Health
Mortality Associated with Hurricane Katrina- Florida and
Alabama, August-October 2005
This report summarizes findings and recommendations from a
review of mortality records of Florida's Medical Examiners
Commission and the Alabama Department of Forensic Science.
Combined, both agencies identified five, 23, and 10 deaths that
were respectively directly, indirectly, or possibly related to
Hurricane Katrina. In Florida, 71% were male. In Alabama, 88%
were male.
Veterans' Health
Activities
CDC has taken the lead for the Department of Health and Human Services in
addressing the health concerns of veterans of the Vietnam War and the Gulf
War, and working with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs to
protect the health of our future military forces.
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General Health
Men's Healthy Living
Learn health and safety tips during certain holidays,
seasons, and other times of year.
Healthy Living Calendars
View illustrated calendars and tips for a safe and healthy
year.
Tips for a Healthy Life for Men
Learn how you can start living healthier today!
Test
Your Knowledge about Men's Health
Test your knowledge about issues that impact men's health and safety.
Men's Summer Health and Safety Tips
Be safe and healthy while having fun this summer.
Protect your health, prevent illness and injury, and be
prepared for possible emergencies.
Men's Health-e-Cards
Send an e-card for Father's Day and/or National Men's Health Week!
General
Health-e-Cards are also
available for other times of the year.
Men's Health at
CDC
Learn what CDC does to improve men's health and what you can do to improve
yours.
Having a Super Bowl Party?
If you are having or going to a party for the big game, make sure it’s safe
and healthy.
Healthy
Valentine
Give the gift of health to yourself and your loved one with these tips.
The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song
Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others with this
festive song, sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas. Holiday
health
song,
e-card, tips,
and podcast
are available.
Family Health
Learn tips and information to keep you and your family safe and healthy.
Men's
Checklist for Health (AHRQ)
Learn how you can stay healthy and prevent disease by getting certain screening tests, taking preventive medicine if you need it, and practicing
healthy behaviors.
Fatherhood Website
(ACF)
The Administration for Children and Families has launched the National
Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse website. It provides access to print
and electronic publications, information on fatherhood issues, and targeted
resources.
Genomics
Family History
Learn more about family history and its role in preventing disease and
promoting health.
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Health Care
National
Hospital Discharge Survey, 2006
This report presents information about inpatient hospital utilization as well as
trend data for selected variables. Twenty-two percent of all procedures
performed on males were cardiovascular. The most frequent cardiac procedure
performed on males was cardiac catherization. The rate of cardiovascular
procedures was also higher for males than for females.
Hospitalization
Discharge Diagnoses for Kidney Disease- United States, 1980-2005
During 1980-2005, approximately 10 million hospitalizations had kidney disease
listed as a diagnosis. Kidney disease hospitalization rates were consistently
30-40% higher among men than among women.
Health Insurance Coverage: Early Release of Estimates from the National Health
Interview Survey, 2006
Among adults in age groups 18� years, 25� years, 35� years, and 45�
years, men were more likely than women to lack health insurance coverage at the
time of interview.
Health Insurance Coverage: Estimates from the National Health Interview
Survey, 2005
For persons under 65 years
of age, for both sexes combined, the percentage of uninsured persons at the
time of interview was highest among persons aged 18–24 (28.7%) and lowest
among persons under 18 years (8.9%). Starting at age 18, younger adults were
more likely than older adults to lack health insurance coverage. Among
adults in age groups 18–24 years, 25–34 years, and 35–44 years, men were
more likely than women to lack health insurance coverage at the time of
interview.
Heart Disease and Stroke (Cardiovascular Disease)
Men and Heart
Disease Fact Sheet
Learn more about men and heart disease and what CDC is doing to reduce the
burden of heart disease among men.
Men and
Heart Disease: An Atlas of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mortality
This publication is a series of national and state maps that present
local variation in heart disease death rates for all men, American Indian and Alaska Native men, Asian and Pacific Islander men, African American
men, Hispanic men, and white men.
Listen to Your
Heart Podcast
Each year, approximately half a million Americans die from a heart attack,
and this broadcast discusses common symptoms of an impending heart attack.
Awareness
of Stroke Warning Symptoms- 13 States and the District of Columbia, 2005
Awareness of individual stroke warning symptoms varied by
race/ethnicity, sex, and level of education. Whites, women, and persons
at higher education levels were more likely to be aware of individual
stroke warning symptoms and more likely to call 9-1-1 if they thought
that someone was having a heart attack or stroke than were blacks,
Hispanics, men, and persons at lower levels of education.
Hypertension Awareness, Treatment, and Control: Continued Disparities in
Adults- United States, 2005-2006
In 2005-2006, 29% of all U.S. adults 18 years and older were
hypertensive (systolic BP at or over 140 mmHg, diastolic BP at or over
90 mmHg, or taking medications for hypertension). The prevalence of
hypertension was nearly equal between men and women.
Prevalence of Heart Disease- United
States, 2005
This report provides the first state-based prevalence
estimates of myocardial infarction (MI) and angina/coronary
heart disease (CHD). Men had a significantly
higher prevalence of MI history than women, angina/CHD, and
one or more of these conditions.
Disparities
in Deaths from Stroke among Persons Aged Younger than 75 Years- United
States, 2002
Overall, 11.9% of all stroke deaths in 2002 occurred among persons younger
than 65
years; the proportion of stroke decedents who were younger than 65 years was higher
among blacks, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Asians/Pacific Islanders,
compared with whites. The proportion of stroke decedents younger than 65
years was higher
among men than women.
Hypertension-Related Mortality among Hispanic Subpopulations-
United States, 1995–2002
CDC analyzed death certificate data from 1995 and 2002, which
indicated that Puerto Rican Americans had consistently higher
hypertension-related mortality (HRM) rates than all other
Hispanic subpopulations and non-Hispanic whites. Male HRM rates
were higher than female rates for all Hispanic subpopulations.
Cuban Americans had the lowest.
HIV/AIDS
See STDs: HIV/AIDS in this index.
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Immunizations
Vaccines and Immunizations
Learn more about adult and child vaccinations, what you need, and when you need
them.
Injury and Violence
Injury Fact Sheets
Males are at higher
risk than females for motor vehicle crashes, falls, drowning, and homicide. Compared with women, men are twice as likely to sustain a traumatic
brain injury and four times as likely to sustain a spinal cord injury. Learn
more about injuries.
Heads
Up! Concussions in Youth Sports
Heads Up! Play it Safe When it Comes to Concussions
Podcast
CDC抯 new youth sports tool kit teaches how to play it safe when it comes to
concussions. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the
head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to
be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. As many as 3.8 million
sports- and recreation-related concussions are estimated to occur in the
United States each year.
Sports-Related Injuries among High School Athletes- United States, 2005-2006
School Year
Participation in high school sports resulted in an estimated 1.4 million
injuries at a rate of 2.4 injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures. Football had
the highest injury rate followed by wrestling, boys' and girls' soccer, and
girls' basketball. Boys' basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball each had injury rates
of less than 2.0 injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures.
Nail-Gun Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments- United States,
2001-2005
During the 5-year period 2001-2005, an average of approximately 37,000
patients with injuries related to nail-gun use were treated annually in
emergency departments, with 40% of injuries occurring among consumers.
In 2005, approximately 96% of consumers injured by nails guns and 98% of
workers injured by nail guns were men.
Homicides
among Children and Young Adults- Puerto Rico, 1999-2003
During 1999-2003, of 3,613 total homicides in Puerto Rico, 2,303 (64%)
occurred among persons aged younger than 30 years. Of these homicides, 2,148 (93%) were
among males. The homicide rate for males was 14 times the rate for females.
For both males and females, the homicide rate was highest among persons aged
20-24 years.
Fall-Related
Injuries during the Holiday Season, 2000-2003
About 5,800 people, two to three every hour, were treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries sustained while decorating during
each of the 2000, 2001, and 2002 holiday seasons. Approximately 62% of those injured were aged 20-49 years; approximately 43% of injuries were
caused by falls from ladders; and males were 40% more likely than females to be injured in falls. Males were significantly more likely than
females to sustain injuries falling from ladders or from ladders and roofs combined.
Rates of
Hospitalization Related to Traumatic Brain Injury- Nine States, 2003
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality
in the United States. Males had a TBI-related hospitalization rate
approximately two times as high as females. Persons aged >75 years had
the highest rates of TBI-related hospitalization. Overall, unintentional
motor-vehicle--traffic incidents and unintentional falls were the
leading causes of TBI-related hospitalization.
Deaths: Injuries, 2002
As a result of injuries, 161,269 resident deaths occurred. Selected highlights: Death rates for males were higher than rates for females at each
year of age. The all injury death rate for males age 15–24
increased a total of 5 percent. Motor vehicle traffic-related
injury and firearms together accounted for about 70 percent of
the injury deaths in this age-sex group.
Surveillance
for Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries, 2001
In 2001, a total of 157,078 persons died from an injury, and an estimated 29,721,821 persons with nonfatal injuries were treated in U.S. hospital
emergency departments. The age-adjusted fatal injury rate for males was 2.6 times higher than that for females, and the age-adjusted nonfatal
injury rate for males was 1.3 times higher than that for females.
Tool Kit on
Concussion for High School Coaches
Concussions can
happen to any athlete- male or female- in any sport. Concussions are a type
of traumatic brain injury (TBI), caused by a blow or jolt to the head, that
can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally
works. Coaches, athletic directors, and trainers play a key role in helping
to prevent concussion and in managing it properly if it occurs.
Fireworks-Related
Injuries
In 2003, males sustained about 72% of all fireworks-related
injuries. Injuries from fireworks most often affect the hands and fingers,
eyes, and head and face. Most
of these injuries occur in homes, especially July 4th and New Year's Eve.
Impaired Driving
Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes kill someone every 31 minutes and
nonfatally injure someone every two minutes. Male drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes are almost twice as
likely as female drivers to be intoxicated with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or greater.
Intimate Partner
Violence (IPV)
Nearly 5.3 million incidents of IPV
occur each year among U.S. women ages 18 and older, and 3.2 million occur
among men.
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is a serious problem that affects millions of people every
year. Women are more
likely to be victims of sexual violence than men: 78% of the victims of rape
and sexual assault are women and 22% are men.
Spinal Cord
Injury (SCI)
Nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. live with a disability related to an SCI. Males are more likely
than females to sustain an SCI.
Water-Related Injuries
In 2001, males accounted for 78% of drownings in the United States.
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Mental Health
Mental Health
Learn more about mental health.
National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (SAMHSA)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Launched by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
the hotline provides immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis
by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental
health service provider through a toll-free number. Suicide currently is the
11th leading cause of death in men and women among all age groups,
accounting for approximately 30,000 deaths annually.
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Nutrition
Why Do Fruits and Vegetables Matter to Men?
Depending on age and level of physical activity, men should eat between 2 to 2.5
cups of fruit and 2.5 to 4 cups of vegetables every day. People who eat generous
amounts of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthful diet are likely to have
a lower risk of chronic diseases than people who eat only small amounts of them.
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Overweight and Obesity
What’s Your BMI?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a number that shows body weight adjusted for height. Calculating the BMI is one of the best methods for
assessing overweight and obesity. The only information required to calculate a person's BMI is height, weight, and the BMI formula.
State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity among Adults- United States, 2007
In the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, 25.6% of
respondents overall were obese. Obesity prevalence was 26.4% for men and 24.8%
for women. By age group, obesity prevalence ranged from 19.1% for men and women
aged 18-29 years to 31.7% and 30.2%, respectively, for men and women aged 50-59
years.
Obesity
among Adults in the United States- No Change Since 2003-2004
More than one-third of adults, or over 72 million people, were obese in
2005-2006. Among men, the prevalence was 33.3% in 2005-2006. Approximately 40%
of men 40-59 years of age were obese compared with 28.1% of 20-39 year-olds and
32.2% of those aged 60 years and older.
State-Specific Prevalence of Obesity among Adults- United States, 2005
In 2005, among the total U.S. adult population surveyed, 60.5% were
overweight, 23.9% were obese, and 3.0% were extremely obese. Obesity
prevalence was 24.2% among men and 23.5% among women and ranged from 17.7%
among adults aged 18-29 years to 29.5% among adults aged 50-59 years.
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Physical Activity
Energize
Your Life
Start out slowly and work your way up to a higher level of activity. Learn how to make physical activity part of your
life and how to do it safely.
Prevalence of Regular Physical Activity
among Adults- United States, 2001
and 2005
From 2001 to 2005, the prevalence of regular physical activity increased
8.6% among women overall and 3.5% among men.
Trends in
Strength Training- United States, 1998-2004
Only 21.9 percent of men and 17.5 percent of women (age adjusted) in 2004
reported strength training two or more times per week. This is substantially
lower than the national 2010 objective of 30 percent and underscores the
need for additional programs to increase strength training among adults.
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Reproductive Health
Potential Health Risks for DES Sons
Research established that DES Sons were at
an increased risk of non-cancerous epididymal cysts, which are growths
on the testicles.
The Effects of Workplace
Hazards on Male Reproductive Health
Describes reproductive hazards for male workers, the function of the male
reproductive system, what hazards might be caused by workplace exposures,
and more.
Men Seek Infertility
Services
Many couples struggle with infertility and seek help to become pregnant;
however, it is often thought of as only a women抯 condition. But a CDC study
found that a total of 7.5% of all sexually experienced men reported a visit for
help with having a child at some time during their lifetime- this equates to
3.3-4.7 million men. Of men who sought help, 18.1% were diagnosed with a
male-related infertility problem, including sperm or semen problems (13.7%) and
varicocele (5.9%).
Fertility,
Contraception, and Fatherhood: Data from the 2002 National Survey of Family
Growth
This CDC report presents national estimates of fertility, family formation,
contraceptive use, and father involvement indicators among males 15-44 years
of age in the United States in 2002.
Bicycle Saddles and Reproductive Health
Riding a bicycle with a saddle that doesn't have a protruding nose significantly reduces physical pressure to the groin that has
been associated with a measure of erectile dysfunction. Learn more.
Vasectomy: Unintended Pregnancy Prevention
Vasectomy is a safe and highly effective method of contraception accepted
by many couples throughout the world. Vasectomy, a form of permanent
contraception, is also known as male sterilization. Those who seek a
permanent form of contraception may want to consider the potential benefits
and risks of vasectomy.
Assisted Reproductive Technology
ART includes all fertility treatments in which both eggs and sperm are
handled. In general, ART procedures involve surgically removing eggs from a
woman’s ovaries, combining them with sperm in the laboratory, and returning
them to the woman’s body or donating them to another woman.
Preconception
Care: Questions and Answers
The key to
promoting preconception health is to combine the best medical care, healthy
behaviors, strong support, and safe environments at home and at work. Learn
what men can do to support the preconception health of their female partners
and their future babies.
Drug Use and Sexual
Behaviors Reported by Adults- United States, 1999-2002
Men were more likely to have ever tried cocaine or street drugs (26%) than
women (17%). Men were more likely to have used cocaine or street drugs in
the past year (7%) than women (4%). Twenty-nine percent of men reported
having 15 or more female sexual partners in a lifetime compared with 9% of
women who reported having 15 or more male sexual partners in a lifetime.
S
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs and HIV/AIDS)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Fact Sheets
Learn about different kinds of sexually transmitted
diseases.
The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases is to
abstain from sexual contact or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous
relationship with a partner who has been tested and is known to be
uninfected.
STD Brochures
Brochures are available on bacterial vaginosis, Chlamydia, genital
herpes, genital HPV, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, STDs and
pregnancy, and trichomoniasis.
STD Surveillance and Statistics
Learn more about STD surveillance and statistics from
these annual reports.
Sexually
Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines
These guidelines for the treatment of patients who have sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs) were developed by CDC after consultation with a group of
professionals knowledgeable in the field of STDs.
NCHHSTP State
Profiles
The 2007 NCHHSTP State Profiles include statistical and other information on
HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB for all 50 states and Washington, DC.
They also include descriptions of public health prevention and control
programs. Select state profiles from the map or the list provided.
Male
Chlamydia Screening Consultation, 2006
This report summarizes a CDC meeting held March 28-29, 2006 on male
chlamydia screening. CDC convened this meeting to review evidence and
make recommendations to programs that were currently screening, or
planning to screen men for Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
HPV and Men
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually
transmitted virus. There are more than 30 types of
genital HPV that can infect the genital area of men,
including the skin on and around the penis or anus.
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Project
LGV is a systemic, sexually transmitted
disease (STD) caused by a type of Chlamydia trachomatis that rarely
occurs in the United States and other industrialized countries. However, the
Netherlands and other European countries have reported increases in LGV
proctitis among men who have sex with men (MSM).
U.S. Syphilis Rate Increased
The U.S. syphilis rate increased for the seventh consecutive year in 2007,
largely reflecting continued increases among men who have sex with men (MSM),
according to preliminary data.
Syphilis
In 2002, the incidence of infectious syphilis was highest in women 20 to 24 years of age and in men 35 to 39 years of age. Learn about the signs
and symptoms and what you can do to prevent this and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Primary and Secondary Syphilis- United States, 2003-2004
Of the 7,980 cases of primary and secondary (P&S)
syphilis reported in 2004, approximately 84% (6,722)
occurred among men. The rate of P&S syphilis among men
increased from 2.6 to 4.7. Syphilis rates continue to
increase among men who have sex with men.
STD
Communications Database: Interviews with Non-Gay Identified Men Who have Sex
with Men, 2005
This study collected data on the behaviors, attitudes, and community/culture
of African-American and Hispanic/Latino NGI MSM aged 20–45 relevant to STDs
and their ideas for increasing knowledge of how to prevent these diseases.
Men Having Sex
with Men: Protect Yourself from Hepatitis
Are you a man having sex with other men? Learn how to protect yourself from
viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV.
Syphilis and Men Who
Have Sex with Men
Learn the facts about syphilis, including prevention, transmission, symptoms, treatment, and more.
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS
Learn more about HIV/AIDS.
HIV
Prevalence Estimates- United States, 2006
CDC now estimates that 1.1 million adults and adolescents were living with
diagnosed or undiagnosed HIV infection in the United States at the end of
2006. The majority of those living with HIV were nonwhite (65.4%), and
nearly half (48.1%) were men who have sex with men.
Subpopulation Estimates from the HIV Incidence Surveillance System- United
States, 2006
CDC conducted a more detailed analysis of data from its new HIV surveillance
system. The results indicated that, in 2006, of new HIV infections among
males, 72% were in men who have sex with men (MSM). Among MSM aged 13-29
years, the number of new HIV infections in blacks was 1.6 times the number
in whites and 2.3 times the number in Hispanics.
HIV/AIDS
among Hispanics- United States, 2001-2005
The mode of HIV infection for 61% of Hispanic males was male-to-male sexual
contact, 17% of infections occurred through high-risk heterosexual contact,
and 17% occurred through injection-drug use. For Hispanic males, the highest
rate of HIV diagnosis occurred among those aged 30-39 years.
Missed
Opportunities for Earlier Diagnosis of HIV Infection- South Carolina,
1997-2005
This report examines HIV and AIDS case reporting in South Carolina
before the 2006 recommendations were published. During 2001-2005, a total of
4,315 persons with HIV infection in South Carolina were reported, of whom
1,784 (41.3%) were late testers, including 710 (16.5%) who had AIDS
diagnosed within 30 days of their initial HIV diagnoses. Women were less
likely than men to be late testers.
HIV Counseling and Testing at CDC-Supported Sites, United States,
1999-2004
From 1999 through 2004, the reported number of test results that were
HIV-positive for males was more than double that for females. In 2004, for persons 19
years and older, males
accounted for approximately 71% of test results that were HIV-positive.
Measuring HIV Risk in the U.S. Population Aged 15–44: Results from Cycle 6
of the National Survey of Family Growth
Including those who were treated for a sexually transmitted
disease in the past year, 11.9 percent of persons 15–44 years of age (13.0
percent of males and 10.8 percent of females) were at risk of HIV in 2002.
Male Circumcision and Risk for HIV Transmission: Implications for the United
States
This fact sheet summarizes information in 4 areas of male circumcision: (1)
male circumcision and risk of HIV transmission; (2) male circumcision and
other health conditions; (3) risks associated with male circumcision; and
(4) status of HIV infection and male circumcision in the United States.
Epidemiology
of HIV/AIDS– United States, 1981-2005
The majority of AIDS cases continues to occur among males; however, the
proportion of all AIDS cases increased from 15% (1981-1995) to 27%
(2001-2004) for females. An estimated 252,000-312,000 persons in the United
States are unaware that they are infected with HIV and, therefore, are
unaware of their risk for HIV transmission.
HIV
Transmission among Male Inmates in a State Prison System- Georgia, 1992-2005
This report indicates that HIV transmission among inmates in Georgia's
prison system was associated with male-male sex and tattooing and highlights
the need for more effective HIV prevention among inmates.
Methamphetamine Use and HIV Risk Behaviors among
Heterosexual Men
Recent methamphetamine (meth) use in five northern
California counties was associated with high-risk sexual
behaviors, including sex with a casual or anonymous
female partner, anal intercourse, and sex with an
injection-drug user.
HIV/AIDS and Men Who
Have Sex with Men
The term men who have sex with men (MSM) refers to all men who have sex with other men, regardless of how they
identify themselves (gay, bisexual, or heterosexual). In the United
States, HIV and AIDS have had a tremendous impact on MSM.
Fact Sheet: HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men
In the United States, HIV infection and AIDS have had a tremendous
effect on men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM accounted for 72% of all
HIV infections among male adults and adolescents in 2005.
Questions and Answers: Men on the Down Low and HIV/AIDS
View questions and answers about men on the down low (men who have sex with
men).
HIV Risk,
Prevention, and Testing Behaviors: Men Who Have Sex with Men, November
2003-April 2005
Data gathered during the
first cycle of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System from
approximately 10,000 men who have sex with men indicates that more than 90 percent of
participants had ever been tested for HIV. In addition to their male sex
partners, 14 percent of participants also had at least one female sex
partner during the preceding 12 months.
HIV
Prevalence, Infection, and Testing among Men Who Have Sex with Men- 5 U.S.
Cities, June 2004-April 2005
For this report, CDC assessed HIV-testing behaviors among men who have sex
with men. Among those surveyed, 25% were infected with HIV, and 48% of
those infected were unaware of their infection. Prevention programs should
improve means of reaching persons unaware of their HIV status, especially
those in populations disproportionately at risk.
Symptomatic
Early Neurosyphilis among HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men- Four Cities,
United States, January 2002-June 2004
Among HIV-positive men who have sex with men with early syphilis, the estimated
risk for having symptomatic early neurosyphilis was 1.7%, and the risk for
having early neurosyphilis with persistent symptoms 6 months after treatment was
0.5%. These findings emphasize the importance of preventing syphilis in
HIV-infected persons. HIV-infected persons with cranial nerve dysfunction or
other unexplained neurologic symptoms should be evaluated for early
neurosyphilis.
Research Summary: Racial/Ethnic and Age Disparities in HIV Prevalence and
Disease Progression among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United States,
2001-2004
CDC researchers published a new study in the American Journal of Public Health
that highlights racial, ethnic, and age differences within the HIV/AIDS epidemic
among men who have sex with men.
HIV Transmission among
Black College Student and Non-Student Men Who Have Sex With Men- North
Carolina, 2003
This report summarizes the results of an investigation, which indicated that black men who have sex with men college students and non-students in
North Carolina had high rates of HIV risk behaviors, underscoring the need for enhanced HIV-prevention programs in these populations.
High-Risk
Sexual Behavior by HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex With Men, 2000-2002
This report describes sexual behavior practices reported by men who have sex with men (MSM). Findings indicated that a large percentage of
HIV-positive MSM were sexually abstinent, practiced safer sexual behavior, or had unprotected sex with an HIV-positive partner. A small percentage
of HIV-positive MSM reported unprotected sex with partners who were HIV negative or whose serostatus was unknown.
National HIV Testing
Resources (hivtest.org)
Find out if you are at risk of getting HIV, why testing is important, where you can get tested, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Smoking and Tobacco
Quit
Smoking
Are you one of many smokers trying to quit? You CAN quit smoking. For staying healthy, quitting smoking is one of the best steps you can take.
Cigarette Smoking
among Adults- United States, 2006
In 2006, an estimated 20.8% (45.3 million) of U.S. adults were current
cigarette smokers. By sex, prevalence of current cigarette smoking was higher
among men (23.9%) than women (18.0%).
State-Specific Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking among Adults and Quitting among
Persons Aged 18-35 Years- United States, 2006
The median smoking prevalence for the 50 states and DC was 22.2% for men and
18.5% for women. The majority of current smokers aged 18-35 years reported that
they had attempted to quit smoking during the past year, and the median
proportion of ever smokers aged 18-35 years who had quit smoking was 34.0%.
The
Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A
Report of the Surgeon General, 2006
U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona issued a comprehensive
scientific report, which concludes that there is no risk-free level of
exposure to secondhand smoke. Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke at home
or work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent
and lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent. The finding is of major public health
concern due to the fact that nearly half of all nonsmoking Americans are
still regularly exposed to secondhand smoke.
Tobacco
Use among
Adults– United States, 2005
In 2005, approximately 20.9 percent of U.S. adults were current cigarette
smokers. Current smoking was higher among men (23.9 percent) than women
(18.1 percent).
Cigarette
Smoking among Adults- United States, 2003
In 2003, an estimated 21.6% (45.4 million) of U.S. adults were current
smokers; of these, 81.0% (36.8 million) smoked every day, and 19.0% (8.6
million) smoked some days. More men (24.1%) than women (19.2%) reported
current smoking.
State-Specific Prevalence of Current Cigarette Smoking among Adults- United
States, 2003
In 2003, smoking prevalence was higher among men than women in the
50 states and DC. Smoking prevalence for both men and women was highest in Kentucky (men: 33.8%; women: 28.1%) and lowest in Utah (men: 14.0%;
women: 9.9%). Cigarette smoking causes approximately 440,000 deaths annually in the United States.
Statistics (Multiple Topics)
Health, United States
View health
statistics, figures, and tables in this annual report on trends.
Fast Stats: Men's Health
Find out statistics on a variety of men’s health issues.
Leading Causes of Death in Males
Find out
the leading causes of death in males by race.
Summary
Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2004
In 2004, twenty percent of men were without a usual place of health care
compared with 11 percent of women. Fifty-seven percent of men never engaged in leisure-time periods of vigorous
physical activity lasting 10 minutes or more per week. Among adults 18 years
of age and over, men were more likely than women to have ever been told they
had coronary heart disease.
Summary
Health Statistics for the U.S. Population, 2003
For males, the rate of injury resulting from being struck by a person or
object was almost two times the rate for females. The rates of medically
attended injury and poisoning episodes that occurred while working at a paid
job or participating in sports were about twice as high for males as for
females. Overall, 6% of U.S. children received special education or early
intervention services, with boys being almost twice as likely as girls to
receive such services. The rate of injury and poisoning episodes occurring
at recreation areas was higher for males than for females. Uninsured males
(28%) were more likely than uninsured females (24%) to have never had health
insurance.
Health Characteristics
of the American Indian and Alaska Native Adult Population, 1999-2003
American Indian or
Alaska Native men (27.8%) were as likely as white men (29.3%) and more
likely than black men (20.5%) and Asian men (14.9%) to be current moderate
or heavier drinkers. American Indian or Alaska Native men (34.6%) were more
likely than white men (29.2%) and Asian men (26.9%) and less likely than
black men (45.4%) to have ever been tested for the acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS) virus.
Sexual Behavior and
Selected Health Measures: Men and Women 15-44 Years of Age- United States,
2002
This report presents national estimates of several measures of sexual
behavior among males and females 15–44 years of age in the United States in
2002. Males 30-44 years of age reported an average (median) of 6-8 female
sexual partners in their lifetimes. The proportion of men who had a male
sexual partner in the last 12 months was 2.9 percent, or approximately 1.77
million men.
REACH 2010
Surveillance for Health Status in Minority Communities- United States,
2001-2002
Findings in the first REACH 2010 Risk Factor Surveys in minority communities indicate that the median prevalence of obesity among men ranged from
2.9% in Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) communities to 39.2% in American Indian communities; and the median percentages of men who reported ever
having been told by a doctor that they have diabetes ranged from 5.3% in Hispanic and A/PI communities to 16.2% in American Indian communities.
Find out more.
Trend
Analysis of the Sex Ratio at Birth in the United States, 1940-2002
For the 63rd year in a row, the number of boys born in the United States
outnumbers births of girls; in 2002, 94,232 more boys than girls were born.
W
Workplace Safety and Health (Occupational Health)
Occupational Safety and Health
Learn about a variety of health and safety issues that affect people in the workplace.
The Effects of Workplace
Hazards on Male Reproductive Health
A man's exposure to substances in the workplace can affect
his ability to have healthy children. Learn more.
Stress...at Work
This booklet highlights knowledge
about the causes of stress at work and outlines steps that can be taken to
prevent job stress.
An Easy-to-Use Guide to
Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools
This document presents easy-to-use guidelines and checklist for selecting or purchasing the best available ergonomically-designed non-powered hand tools.
Selecting the best tool will help you reduce your risk of a musculoskeletal disorder, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, or muscle
strain.
Summer Hazards for Workers: Science Blog
During the summer, more workers are performing job tasks outdoors. The
types of jobs can vary greatly, ranging from construction work to
farming and other agricultural duties to road paving and painting. While
the hazards can be different from those found in indoor environments,
there are still practical ways to protect workers.
Work-Related Injury Deaths among Hispanics- United States, 1992-2006
This report indicates that, during 1992-2006, a total of 11,303 Hispanic
workers died from work-related injuries. The death rate for Hispanic workers
decreased during this period; however, the rate was consistently higher than
the rate for all U.S. workers. Approximately 95% of Hispanic decedents were
male. During 1997-2006, highway incidents were the most common fatal event,
with the exception of 2000 and 2006, when falls to a lower level were most
common.
Fatal Occupational Injuries- United States, 2005
In 2005, U.S. workers died from an injury while at work at a rate of 4.0
per 100,000 workers. Males accounted for 93% of all deaths and had a
work-related fatality rate approximately 12 times the rate for females.
Workers aged 35-54 years accounted for 46% of workplace deaths. Rates
increased with age.
Health
Hazard Evaluation of Police Officers and Firefighters after Hurricane
Katrina- New Orleans, Louisiana, 2005
The findings
indicate that 7-13 weeks after Hurricane Katrina, a substantial proportion
of police officers and firefighters in New Orleans had injuries and symptoms
of physical and mental illness. Police officers and firefighters also
experienced stressors such as extended working hours, sleep deprivation,
hostile communities, separation from their families, and destruction of
their homes. Eighty percent of police officers and 96% of firefighters were
male.
Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses- United States, 2004
In 2004, an estimated 3.4 million nonfatal emergency department-treated
injuries and illnesses occurred among workers of all ages. Males
accounted for 68% of the injuries and illnesses for which workers were
treated and released but 85% of the workers required hospital admission.
Worker Health Chartbook, 2004
Nearly two-thirds (66.1%) of the injured or ill workers were male in 2001. Male workers held 53.7% of the estimated 137.7 million jobs for
employed workers in 2002, and they incurred 92.0% of the 5,524 fatal occupational injuries. Most fatal injuries occurred among workers who were
aged 25–54 (66.6%), male (92.0%), and white, non-Hispanic. In 1999, men suffered an estimated 17,200 amputations, 6 to 7 times more amputations at
work than women. Also, in 1999, men experienced 2 to 3 times more fractures at work than women.
Fatalities
among Volunteer and Career Firefighters- United States, 1994-2004
Half of the
deaths among volunteers were caused by heart attacks and 26% by motor
vehicle-related trauma. For career firefighters, 39% were caused by heart
attacks, 29% by other causes, and 20% by asphyxiation. For both volunteer
and career firefighters, 97% of the decedents were male. The median age was
47 years for volunteers and 44 years for career firefighters.
Nonfatal
Occupational Injuries and Illnesses among Workers Treated in Hospital
Emergency Departments- United States, 2003
Younger workers, particularly males, continued to have the highest overall rates of injury
and illness. Across age groups, males had hospitalization rates three to five times higher than females. Sprains/strains and
tissue damage continued to represent the majority of occupational injuries.
Work-Related Roadway
Crashes, 1992-2001
From 1992 through 2001, roadway crashes were the leading cause of occupational fatalities in the US, accounting for 13,337 civilian worker deaths
(22% of all injury-related deaths); 89% of the victims were male; and the fatality rate for males (1.7 deaths per 100,000 FTE) was almost six times higher than the rate for females (0.3).
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