Men’s Health examines the state of physical, mental, and social well-being of men, and incorporates a broad range of issues that are unique to men or that affect men in a different way than women. This can consist of issues related to reproductive health, sexual health, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer prevention or treatment. Men’s health also encompasses lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, stress management, as well as access to healthcare and preventative measures.
Mental stress in men is associated with various difficulties which can largely affect men’s health, which can result in high blood pressure and subsequent cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, cardiovascular disease, erectile dysfunction (impotence) and possibly reduced fertility (due to reduced libido and frequency of intercourse).
Below is a list of common diseases or conditions that have a high occurrence in men more so than women:
Cardiovascular conditions:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart attack
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- High cholesterol
Respiratory conditions:
- Respiratory disease
- COPD
- Lung cancer
- Pneumonia
Mental health conditions:
- Autism
- Major depressive disorder
- Suicide
- Addiction
Cancer:
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Skin cancer
Sexual health:
- HIV/AIDS
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation Disorders
- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
