Men's Health

Heart  Disease 

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S., about 25% of male deaths.
• Half of men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms.  

Cancer 

• Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Arizona men. 
• Lung cancer is the second most common cause of cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in Arizona men.

Diabetes 

• Men are more likely than women in Arizona to be diagnosed with diabetes.
• The rates of diabetes in Arizona are higher in men than in women. 

Mental Health 

• The rate of suicide is consistently higher among males than females. 

Accidental Injuries and Death 

• Unintentional injuries or accidents is the 3rd leading cause of death among men.
• Up until the age of 45, more men actually die from accidental injury than any other cause. 

Nutrition 

• About 9 out of 10 men in Arizona do not consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. 
• About 74% of all men are considered overweight or obese. 

Physical Activity 

• 1 in 3 men in Tucson did not do any activity last month. 
• Physical activity level tends to decrease with age while the risk of falling increases with age. However, regular physical activity or exercise helps to improve and prevent the decline of muscle strength, balance, and endurance which are all risk factors for falling. 

Tobacco 

• About 15% of men in Arizona smoke. 
• Smoking kills an average of 12,400 Arizona men each year.

Need help finding a doctor?

There are various sources for you to go to in order to find a doctor that meets your needs.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services can assist you in finding a doctor.

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Local Help

Movember Pint Glasses - November 2018

Visit the following locations during the month of November to start the conversation around Men's Health issues. Look for #ManUpPima pint glasses and learn more about how you can take charge of your health! 

Barrio Brewing Co | 800 E. 16th Street
Brooklyn's Beer & Burgers |  3790 E. Irvington Road
Clicks Billiards | 3325 N. 1st Avenue
Elliot's on Congress | 135 E. Congress Street
Hideout the Original | 3000 S. Mission Road
Monsoons Tap & Grill | 6781 N. Thornydale Road
Pocket's Pool and Pub | 1062 S. Wilmot Road
Rusty's Family Restaurant and Sports Grille | 2075 W. Grant Road
Sentinel Peak Brewing Co | 4746 E. Grant Road
Trident Bar and Grill I | 2033 E. Speedway Boulevard
Trident Bar and Grill II | 2910 N. Swan Road
Trident Bar and Grill III | 250 S. Craycroft Road
Wooden Nickel | 1908 S. Country Club Road

 

Tobacco & Chronic Disease Prevention

3950 S. Country Club Rd.
Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 724-7904
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