June is Men's Health Month
awareness | prevention | education | family
01
Eat Healthy. Start by taking small
steps like saying no to super-sizing
and yes to a healthy breakfast. Eat
many different types of foods to
get all the vitamins and minerals
you need. Add at least one fruit and
vegetable to every meal.
100 %
Women are 100% more likely than
men to visit the doctor for annual
exams and preventive services.
1 2
in
48
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1 in 2 men are
diagnosed with
cancer in their
lifetime compared
to 1 in 3 women.
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JUNE 2018
02
Get Moving. Play with your kids or
grandkids. Take the stairs instead
of the elevator. Do yard work. Play
a sport. Keep comfortable walking
shoes handy at work and in the car.
Most importantly, choose activities
that you enjoy to stay motivated.
1994
On May 31, 1994
President Clinton
signed the bill estab-
lishing National
Men’s Health Week.
“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 (May 1994)
In 2000 there were fewer
than 80 men for every 100
women by the time they
reach age 65 – 74.
80
03
Make Prevention a Priority.
Many health conditions can be
prevented or detected early with
regular checkups from your healthcare
provider. Regular screenings may
include blood pressure, cholesterol,
glucose, prostate health and more.
Online Resources
Men’s Health Month
menshealthmonth.org
Men’s Health Network
menshealthnetwork.org
Get It Checked
getitchecked.com
Talking About Men’s Health Blog
talkingaboutmenshealth.com
Women Against Prostate Cancer
womenagainstprostatecancer.org