tailieunhanh - Men’s Health Concerns SOURCEBOOK Third Edition

American men face a staggering array of health concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70 percent of American men are overweight, a key predictor of future health problems. Almost 25 percent smoke, another key risk factor. One in five American men has heart disease, and 29 percent aged twenty and older suffer from hypertension. More than 11 percent of men face a limitation in their usual activities due to chronic health conditions. In addition, the medical concerns men face often differ from those of most concern to women. Compared with women, nearly twice as many men die of heart disease, and 50 percent more die. | Health Reference Series Third Edition Men s Health Concerns SOURCEBOOK Basic Consumer Health Information about Wellness in Men and Gender-Related Differences in Health Including Facts about Heart Disease Cancer Traumatic Injury and Other Leading Causes of Death in Men Reproductive Concerns Sexual Dysfunction Disorders of the Prostate Penis and Testes Sex-Linked Genetic Disorders and Other Medical and Mental Concerns of Men Along with Statistical Data a Glossary of Related Terms and a Directory of Resources for Additional Information Edited by Sandra J. Judd EEEEEE Men s Health Concerns SOURCEBOOK Third Edition