Men’s Health: Today’s Statistics
Statistically speaking, almost half of all men under the age of 50 don’t have a primary care physician and therefore:
- Don’t take part in screening tests and preventive health measures.
- Are 2-3 times more likely to die from highly preventable and/or treatable chronic diseases and illnesses.
Early detection and intervention can improve this health disparity in the urban community. Below is the top thing black men can do to get and stay healthy.
The Thing That Can Save Black Men’s Lives was originally published on blackdoctor.org
