• Men die at higher rates than women from the top 10 causes of death and are the victims of over 92% of workplace deaths.
• In 1920, women lived, on average, one year longer than men. Now, men, on average, die almost six years earlier than women.
• Women are 100% more likely to visit the doctor for annual examinations and preventive services than men.
• “There is a silent health crisis in America...it’s that fact that, on average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women.”  ~Dr. David Gremillion (Men’s Health Network)

In other words, men need to pay attention to their unique health needs.  Knowledge is power and provides you the freedom to take control of your life and health rather than being a victim of circumstances and the unknown.

Men’s Health Quiz – how well do you take care of yourself? Click here to take a quiz to find out how much you know about related screening and prevention strategies.

Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Men’s Health Network, Mayo Clinic Men’s Health Center