Real Men Know The Facts
Whether it’s time for you to get a blood test or that test, you’re not just doing it for yourself. You’re doing it for your family and loved ones, because Real Men Know the Facts:
- One in 5 American men has heart disease.
- One in 3 American adults has high blood pressure.
- Three in 4 American men are overweight.
- Nine in 10 lung cancer deaths are caused by cigarette smoking.
The single most important way you can take care of yourself and those you love is to actively take part in your health care. Educate yourself on health care and participate in decisions with your doctor—even if it means wearing an examination gown. This site will help you get started.
Questions
are the Answer Advice on taking an active role in your health care |
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Prepared for Medical Appointments Help in building your question list |
Five Steps
to Safer Health Care Fact sheet for getting safer health care |
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