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Top 10 Health Concerns of Men

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Men are catching up to women in life expectancy, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The gap between life expectancy for men and women has shrunk to 5.2 years, the narrowest since 1946. Although overall life expectancy for men is looking good, the male population still has some unique concerns. Research shows:

• Despite recent declines in heart disease in the general population, the mortality rate for African American men, aged 35 to 44 years, is almost twice that of White men.

• An estimated one-third of men with type 2 diabetes (the most common form of diabetes) don't know they have it. Many are unaware of the disease until they develop problems such as impotence (erectile dysfunction), vision loss, or kidney disease.

• Men commit suicide four times as often as women do, partly because they're more likely to use deadlier means — such as firearms — when they set out to take their own lives.

Taking time to de-stress and look after your mental and physical health is not a luxury, it's a necessity. A healthier, happier you makes you a better spouse, father, and friend.

The leading causes of death for males are listed below, but you don't have to become a statistic if you take good care of your health.

Leading Causes of Death for Males

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SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Current as of June 2007