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Last Updated: Aug 6th, 2008 - 09:50:39 |
Men's top health threats: Mostly preventable
Do you know what threatens your life the most? The list is surprisingly short.
In 2002, 1,199,264 American men died. Nearly 80 percent of them died of heart disease or one of the nine other leading causes of death among American men.
Here's a snapshot of the 10 leading killers of American men in 2002:
Tips for a Healthy Life for Men
Eat Healthy, Maintain a Healthy Weight, Get Moving, Be Smoke-Free, Get Routine Exams and Screenings, Get Appropriate Vaccinations ...
Prevalence of Diagnosis and Medication Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder --- United States, 2003
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), previously known as attention deficit disorder, is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by pervasive inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity that often results in substantial functional impairment (Box). Prevalence estimates of ADHD in school-aged children have ranged from 2% to 18% in community samples (1). Although stimulant medications are an effective first-line treatment for ADHD (2), concern persists regarding the possible side effects and long-term health outcomes associated with stimulant consumption (1). Estimating the number of children who have had ADHD diagnosed and are currently taking medication for the disorder is an important step toward understanding the overall burden of ADHD in the United States. Previously, population-based estimates of medication treatment for ADHD were not available or were limited by their lack of generalizability (3--5). To estimate rates of parent-reported ADHD diagnosis and medication treatment for ADHD, CDC analyzed data from the 2003 National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH). This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicated that, in 2003, approximately 4.4 million children aged 4--17 years were reported to have a history of ADHD diagnosis; of these, 2.5 million (56%) were reported to be taking medication for the disorder. Because both substantial health risks and benefits might be associated with medication treatment for ADHD, further study of this population of children with ADHD is needed.
Men: Stay Healthy at Any Age
What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get certain screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors.
Mental Illness Exacts Heavy Toll, Beginning in Youth
Researchers supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have found that half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, and that despite effective treatments, there are long delays ¡X sometimes decades ¡X between first onset of symptoms and when people seek and receive treatment. The study also reveals that an untreated mental disorder can lead to a more severe, more difficult to treat illness, and to the development of co-occurring mental illnesses.
Cigarette Smoking and Cancer: Questions and Answers
Tobacco use, particularly cigarette smoking, is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. Cigarette smoking alone is directly responsible for approximately 30 percent of all cancer deaths annually in the United States (1). Cigarette smoking also causes chronic lung disease (emphysema and chronic bronchitis), cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cataracts. Smoking during pregnancy can cause stillbirth, low birthweight, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and other serious pregnancy complications (2). Quitting smoking greatly reduces a person¡¦s risk of developing the diseases mentioned, and can limit adverse health effects on the developing child.
Leading Causes of Death
Below are the leading causes of death in males for 2002.
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