Men's Health

State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being as experienced by men and not merely the absence of disease.

Quick Facts:

1. Compared to women, men are more likely to smoke & drink, make unhealthy & risky choices, and put off regular checkup & medical care.
2. Many major health risks that men face can be prevented such as colon cancer or heart disease.
3. 12.4% of men over 18 who have poor health
4. 30.7% of men over 18 who had five or more drinks in 1 day at least once in the past year.
5. 15.8% of men over 18 who smoke cigarettes
6. 36.6% of men over 20 who are overweight
7. A large amount of belly fat (where men typically gain weight) can increase risk of: cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, & high blood pressure.

Including fitness in college:

• Walk or bike to class
• Join an intermural sports
• Walk instead of taking the bus
• Take a fitness class
• Go to the Preston Center
• Get a group of people togther for a basketball game 
• Swim laps at the pool