Typically men tend to be driven, Type A “go-go-go” people who often don’t prioritize their health because they’re busy with their careers, family obligations and other demands. Taking proactive measures to boost health can yield great dividends in the form of improved health and longevity. Conversely, men who backburner their health could be setting themselves up for disease, obesity and early death.
Unfortunately, men tend to be reactive versus proactive when it comes to their physical and mental health. Consider these statistics:
450,000 deaths in men per year are due to cardiovascular disease
Some Sobering Statistics
700,000 men are diagnosed with some type of cancer and on average 300,000 results in death
Steps to Boost Your Wellbeing
The Cleveland Clinic surveyed 500 men and found that only 3 out of 5 get annual physicals. Only 40% go to the doctor when they think they have a serious medical condition. And more than half don’t even talk about their health.
230,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer
More than 60% of adult men are overweight or obese
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