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DID YOU KNOW ? JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH? ?
The state of California has issued a proclamation celebrating men’s health and fatherhood in June, helping educate men, boys, and their families about disease prevention, timely screenings, healthy lifestyles, and positive family relationships. The life expectancy for men is five years less than women, and men also have higher rates of death from cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports women are 100% more likely to visit their doctor for annual exams and preventative services than men. On June 19, Men's Health Network celebrates Wear Blue Day. Wear Blue Day is celebrated by private corporations, government agencies, sports teams, and individuals to show their concern for the health and wellbeing of
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boys and men. Organizations and individuals can host a Wear Blue Day to raise awareness and money for education about men’s need to seek regular checkups, or testicular cancer education, prostate cancer education, or other health issues that affect men.
Larry Kramer. – Courtesy photo / David Shankbone (CC BY-SA 3.0)
