Men's Health

"Recognizing and preventing men's health problems is not just a man's issue. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men's health is truly a family issue."
                                                          Congressman Bill Richardson (Congressional Record, H3905-H3906, May 24, 1994)

 Did you know?
          1 in 6 men will get prostate cancer...
            Approximately 28,000 men will die from prostate cancer this year...
            Men die at higher rates from 9 of the top 10 causes of death than women...
            Men make up over 92% of workplace deaths...
            On average, men live approximately 5 years less than women...

Get in "The Know!"  Find information for Men's Health at the Men's Health Network.

 A program  which provides a platform to talk about the health issues afflicting men and their families.  Click the blue cap to find out more.

When it comes to the news media, men-specific health issues are seldon page 1 headlines. 
As a result, men often continue through life with very little concern for their health until something happens which
effects their lives directly. This is dangerous; often deadly. There are numerous conditions that tend to affect men specifically. Many of these conditions can be avoided with the proper screening and routine medical check-ups.

It may seem "manly" to appear to disregard men's health issues, but in reality, it can be deadly!
Hear is what some men say when asked about their health
 It will never happen to me . . . but what if it does?
 I don't have time for that . . . you are right, you may not have much time!
 I can handle it . . . but what if your family cannot?
 Tests are for sissys . . . tests require courage!
 I'll do the test as soon as I get time . . . but what if time is running out?
 I'm as strong as an ox (or a horse). . . yes, and let's keep it that way!
My greatest concern is for my family . . . but what if your son or daughter grows up without you?
That only happens to smokers . . . statistics prove otherwise!

A wealth of information is available for MEN & Women regarding men's health issues at this website.  Click the
computer screen in the phot above to find out more.

www.menshealthweek.org Men's Health Week is celebrated each year during the week leading up to and including Father's Day.

 MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.  You may use  MEDLINE searches to gain access to medical journal articles, extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.  This website is designed for use by both health professionals and consumers.

What are the leading causes of death for males of all races?  Click the logo below to find out.

  Information presented in English and En espano. This U.S. Government Source for Men's Health Information has developed information concerning a healthy lifestyle for men.   Articles and discussions cover such topics as routine doctor visits, preventive screenings/tests, and destressing for mental health;  all as part of becoming a better spouse, a better father, or a better friend.

Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDepartment of Health and Human Services.
Presented in English and En espano, this website deals specifically with men's health issues.  The site branches out into family health, children's health, and contains a link the women's health pages.

Net Wellness  Provides quality health information and education services which are created and evaluated by faculty of their partner universities: University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University. The website has search engines which are available for (1) Health Topics, (2) Health Centers, (3) A Reference Library, and (4) Current Health News.

Net Wellness also provides a wealth of information concerning women's health.

Net Wellness offers a unique service.  You can subscribe to their "RSS" service (a news feed).  The latest information concerning a topic of your choice is delivered directly to your computer.  To view a listing of the many topics available to subscribers or to subscribe, click here. 

Men's Health News from msnbc:  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3034561/ns/health-mens_health
Provides readers with the latest health news and articles related to men.  Find answers to your questions
      Current topic - Prostate Cancer  [Warning: while drawings at this site are not graphic, they are anatomically correct]
       Cancer Diagnosis Strengthens Family Bonds
       More Dads working long hours . . .
       Health Library - Read All About It!  Medical libraries yield great wealth of information

For information about Mens Health Day click here

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