Men's Health
In the Spotlight
Learn steps you can take in five minutes or less to be safe and healthy. Add the widget to your website or blog, and CDC will automatically update it with a new five-minute tip each week!
Science and Research
Cases of HIV Infection and AIDS in the United States and Dependent
Areas, by Race/Ethnicity, 2003-2007
(8/10/09)
In this report, CDC presents estimated numbers of cases of HIV
infection, including cases of HIV infection that progressed to AIDS. In
2007, the largest percentage of AIDS cases in men were among
black/African American men (40 percent), followed by white men
(31percent) and Hispanic/Latino men (21 percent).
Health Characteristics of Adults Aged 55 Years and Over- United States,
2004-2007
(8/10/09)
Overall, 22.9 percent of adults aged 55 and over were in fair or poor
health, ranging from 19.6 percent of those aged 55-64 to 32.1 percent of
those aged 85 and over. Men and women were about equally likely to be in
fair or poor health in all but the oldest age group; among adults aged
85 and over, men were more likely than women to be in fair or poor
health.
Clinic-Based Testing for Rectal and Pharyngeal Neisseria gonorrhoeae and
Chlamydia trachomatis Infections by Community-Based Organizations- Five
Cities, United States, 2007 (8/10/09)
This report found that approximately 30,000 tests were performed; 5.4
percent of rectal gonorrhea, 8.9 percent of rectal chlamydia, 5.3
percent of pharyngeal gonorrhea, and 1.6 percent of pharyngeal chlamydia
tests were positive. These results demonstrate that gay-focused
community-based organizations can detect large numbers of gonorrhea and
chlamydia cases and might reach MSM not being tested elsewhere.
Sexual
and Reproductive Health of Persons Aged 10-24 Years, 2002-2007
(8/10/09)
Data were compiled from the National Vital Statistics System and
multiple surveys and surveillance systems that monitor sexual and
reproductive health outcomes into a single reference report that makes
this information more easily accessible. This report addresses three
primary topics: 1) current levels of risk behavior and health outcomes;
2) disparities by sex, age, race/ethnicity, and geographic residence;
and 3) trends over time.
Differences in Prevalence of Obesity among Black, White, and Hispanic
Adults- United States, 2006-2008 (8/10/09)
During 2006-2008, the age-adjusted estimated prevalence of obesity
overall was 25.6 percent among non-Hispanic blacks, non-Hispanic whites,
and Hispanics. Non-Hispanic black women had the greatest prevalence
(39.2 percent), followed by non-Hispanic black men (31.6 percent),
Hispanic women (29.4 percent), Hispanic men (27.8 percent), non-Hispanic
white men (25.4 percent), and non-Hispanic white women (21.8 percent).
HIV/AIDS Surveillance in Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) (8/10/09)
These 14 surveillance slides provide information on HIV/AIDS in adult
and adolescent men in the United States.
Health and Wellness
Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
and You
This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April
2009. The symptoms of novel H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the
symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or
stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. There are everyday
actions that can help prevent the spread of germs and protect your health.
Keep Your Cool in Hot
Weather
Learn more about heat-related illness and how to stay cool and well in hot
weather.
West Nile Virus
A single mosquito bite can give you West Nile virus. Improve your odds of
avoiding it. Use repellent.
Work and Play
Working Outside
Working outside can sometimes involve extreme weather conditions and dangers
from wildlife, sun exposure, and treacherous landscape. CDC performs
research and offers information to help keep outdoor workers safe. Knowing
the hazards is vital to working safely in the outdoors.
Fatalities
Caused by Cattle- Four States, 2003-2008
This report summarizes an investigation, which identified 21 cattle-related
deaths. These deaths occurred throughout the year, and decedents tended to
be older (aged 60 years and over) (67 percent) and male (95 percent). Except
in one case, the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head or chest.
Circumstances associated with these deaths included working with cattle in
enclosed areas (33 percent), moving or herding cattle (24 percent), loading
(14 percent), and feeding (14 percent).
Family and Friends
Young Smokers
Podcast
For teenagers, it’s a lot easier to start smoking than to stop. This podcast
discusses while the best way for teens to avoid becoming addicted to
nicotine is to never start smoking, parents of teens who already smoke
should talk to their kids about the dangers of tobacco and consult a health
care provider to learn about ways to help their teens kick the deadly
addiction.
Cancer Prevention
Starts in Childhood
Reduce your children's risk of getting many types of cancer later in life.
Start by helping them adopt a healthy lifestyle with good eating habits and
plenty of exercise to keep a healthy weight. Learn tips to help prevent
specific types of cancer.
Page last modified: August 10, 2009
Page last reviewed: August 10, 2009