Heart disease, cancer, suicide, …… These are the top ten killers for men's health. Don't be panic, and learn how to prevent them.
March 24, 2006 (Press Release) --
No. 3 — Accidents (unintentional injuries)
In 2002, accidents killed 69,257 men. Motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause. More than twice as many men (31,064) as women (14,316) died in traffic accidents. Male drivers involved in such accidents were almost twice as likely as female drivers to be intoxicated. To reduce your chances of a fatal crash:
Use your seat belt.
Keep your speed down.
Don't drive while sleepy or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Poisoning was the second-leading cause of fatal injury to men. In 2002, 12,059 men died of poisoning. In comparison, 5,491 women died of poisoning that year. To reduce your risk of poisoning:
Place carbon monoxide and smoke detectors near bedrooms in your house.
Have fuel-burning appliances inspected each year.
Store household products in their original containers.
Read and follow label instructions for household products.
Turn on a light when giving or taking medicine and follow label instructions.
Ventilate areas in which you use chemical products.
Post the poison control number, (800) 222-1222, by each telephone in your home.
Falls and drowning were the third- and fourth-leading causes of fatal injury to men. In 2002, falls caused 8,463 deaths among men, compared with 7,794 deaths among women. Drowning accounted for 2,761 deaths among men and 686 deaths among women.
Common-sense precautions such as using a safety ladder, placing nonskid mats in showers and tubs, and never swimming alone in a large or unfamiliar body of water can reduce the risks.
Workplace accidents — which include some vehicle crashes, poisonings, falls and drownings — are a significant cause of fatal injury to men, partly because men are concentrated in dangerous occupations such as agriculture, mining and construction. Although men hold 53.7 percent of all American jobs, they account for 92 percent of workplace fatalities. In 2002, workplace injuries killed 5,081 men and 443 women.
No. 4 — Stroke
In 2002, 62,622 men died of stroke. Although stroke occurs in equal proportions of men and women, men have better chances of surviving than women do. You can't control some stroke risks, such as family history, age and race, but you can control the leading cause — high blood pressure — as well as contributing factors such as smoking and diabetes.
Additional preventive measures:
Lower your intake of cholesterol and saturated fat.
Don't smoke.
Control diabetes.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
Manage stress.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Talk with your doctor about taking a daily dose of aspirin.
No. 5 — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
In 2002, 60,713 men died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of chronic lung conditions that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It's strongly associated with lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths among men. The main cause is smoking. Men who smoke are 12 times as likely to die of COPD as are men who've never smoked.
Some preventive measures you can take:
Don't smoke.
Avoid secondhand smoke.
Minimize exposure to workplace chemicals.
By MayoClinic.com
In 2002, accidents killed 69,257 men. Motor vehicle crashes were the leading cause. More than twice as many men (31,064) as women (14,316) died in traffic accidents. Male drivers involved in such accidents were almost twice as likely as female drivers to be intoxicated. To reduce your chances of a fatal crash:
Use your seat belt.
Keep your speed down.
Don't drive while sleepy or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Poisoning was the second-leading cause of fatal injury to men. In 2002, 12,059 men died of poisoning. In comparison, 5,491 women died of poisoning that year. To reduce your risk of poisoning:
Place carbon monoxide and smoke detectors near bedrooms in your house.
Have fuel-burning appliances inspected each year.
Store household products in their original containers.
Read and follow label instructions for household products.
Turn on a light when giving or taking medicine and follow label instructions.
Ventilate areas in which you use chemical products.
Post the poison control number, (800) 222-1222, by each telephone in your home.
Falls and drowning were the third- and fourth-leading causes of fatal injury to men. In 2002, falls caused 8,463 deaths among men, compared with 7,794 deaths among women. Drowning accounted for 2,761 deaths among men and 686 deaths among women.
Common-sense precautions such as using a safety ladder, placing nonskid mats in showers and tubs, and never swimming alone in a large or unfamiliar body of water can reduce the risks.
Workplace accidents — which include some vehicle crashes, poisonings, falls and drownings — are a significant cause of fatal injury to men, partly because men are concentrated in dangerous occupations such as agriculture, mining and construction. Although men hold 53.7 percent of all American jobs, they account for 92 percent of workplace fatalities. In 2002, workplace injuries killed 5,081 men and 443 women.
No. 4 — Stroke
In 2002, 62,622 men died of stroke. Although stroke occurs in equal proportions of men and women, men have better chances of surviving than women do. You can't control some stroke risks, such as family history, age and race, but you can control the leading cause — high blood pressure — as well as contributing factors such as smoking and diabetes.
Additional preventive measures:
Lower your intake of cholesterol and saturated fat.
Don't smoke.
Control diabetes.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
Manage stress.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Talk with your doctor about taking a daily dose of aspirin.
No. 5 — Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
In 2002, 60,713 men died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of chronic lung conditions that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It's strongly associated with lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths among men. The main cause is smoking. Men who smoke are 12 times as likely to die of COPD as are men who've never smoked.
Some preventive measures you can take:
Don't smoke.
Avoid secondhand smoke.
Minimize exposure to workplace chemicals.
By MayoClinic.com
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