Top 10 Causes For Men's Health Issues

According to the researcher who Keep up with the statistics on these matter there could have been a lot of lives saves had they taken some preventive steps to take better care to have symptoms diagnose early.

These are the 10 leading killers of American men in 2003, the most recent year for which these statistics are available from the CDC:
Rank Cause Percentage of male deaths
1 Heart disease 28.0
2 Cancer 24.0
3 Unintentional injuries 5.9
4 Stroke 5.1
5 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 5.1
6 Diabetes 2.9
7 Influenza and pneumonia 2.4
8 Suicide 2.1
9 Kidney disease 1.7
10 Alzheimer's disease 1.5
Total 78.7

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2003

While unclear men have a shorter life span than women. Heredity, male sex hormones play there roles, affecting characteristics as bodies mature. Fat distribution although not specifically targeted to men. Men are more likely to accumulate fat around the abdomen which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to put on extra weight around the hips, While unhealthy, this type of fat distribution is not linked as closely to potentially fatal conditions.

CDC statistics show men are more likely to smoke, drink, use illicit drugs and engage in casual sex than are women - all of which can increase their risk of serious diseases. Males are also more likely to take risks and behave aggressively, which may partly explain why they have a higher risk of dying from accidents, suicide and homicide. Young men are especially at risk. In young men, accidents, suicide and homicide are among the most frequent causes of death. In young and middle-aged men, AIDS is on the top 10 list.

Socially male behavior also may predispose men to premature death. While experts are continually working to understand the underlying causes of death in men, one thing is clear: By recognizing the leading threats to your life, you can take steps to reduce your risks - and avoid the leading causes of death. No. 1 - Heart disease

According to the American Heart Association, in 2004, over 410,000 men died of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in both sexes. Because men usually develop heart disease 10 to 15 years earlier than women do, they're more likely to die of it in the prime of life. About one-fourth of all heart-disease-related deaths occur in men ages 35 to 65.

You can reduce your risk of heart disease by making healthier lifestyle choices and getting appropriate treatment for other conditions that can increase your risk of coronary artery disease, such as high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. Some preventive measures you can take:

* Don't smoke or use other tobacco products.

* Eat a varied diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and avoid high-fat foods.

* Maintain a healthy weight.

* Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.

* Have your cholesterol tested.

* If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar under control.

* Get regular blood pressure checks.

* Take a daily dose of aspirin, if your doctor OKs it.

This article on touches on the health issues that men are facing, so by reading this and other health related topic on taking care of yourself to live a healthier life you can greatly improve your chances of avoiding some of the leading causes of early conception of getting one of these diseases.

As with most things that affect people lives are there attitudes. Use your seat belt every time you drive. Don't exceed speed limits. Don't drive after drinking alcohol. Don't drive while sleepy or under the influence of drugs. Men are more likely to take and aggressive attitude when face taking negative action of doing some safety precaution to avoid being in a incident that could be life threatening than women facing these situation

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