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Men's Health Month was created to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys
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National Men's Health Week, June 12-18, is recognized by the U.S. Congress and celebrated during the week leading up to, and including, Father's Day.
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HS OMH in Observance of Men's Health Month
The HHS Office of Minority Health invites you to join the observance of Men's Health Month and the efforts to encourage men and boys to take steps to live healthier.
On average, men in the U.S. die five and a half years earlier than women and die at higher rates from 9 of the top 10 leading causes of death. This month, OMH is encouraging men to take important steps to improve their health, such as eating healthy food, staying active, quitting smoking, getting regular checkups and taking care of their mental health.
For more information about Men's Health Month, click
here.
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cting Surgeon General Rear Admiral (RADM)
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