The life expectancy of U.S. men is currently only 73.4 years.
Females, on the other hand, can be expected to live 80.1 years; 6.7 years longer than males. The gap in health behaviors between men and women, including preventative screening and medical treatment, has contributed to a silent health crisis among American men.
Here are some other concerning men’s health numbers:
Heart Disease
- 1 in 4 – Man’s chances of death due to heart disease in 2010
- 50% – Men who died suddenly of heart disease that showed no symptoms
Testicular Cancer
- 8,820 – Estimated number of new testicular cancer diagnoses in 2014
- 9% – Percentage of all testicular cancer diagnoses that occur among men between ages 20 and 34 years old
- 41 – Median age of all testicular cancer deaths
- 3% – of testicular cancer patients who survive after five years
Prostate Cancer
- 161,360 – Estimated number of men who were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014
- 26,730 – Estimated number of men who will die in 2017 due to prostate cancer
- 100% – Survival rate at 5 years for men whose prostate cancer was detected early
- $12 Billion – Amount spent on prostate cancer in 2010
Lung Cancer
- 116,990 – Estimated number of men who were diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017
- 84,590 – Estimated number of men who died of lung cancer in 2016
- 8% – Survival rate at 5 years for men with lung cancer
Other Statistics
- 1 in 17 – Men are diagnosed with depression
- 6% – Men meet federal physical activity guidelines
- 8% – Men who smoke
- 5% – Men who are obese
- 6% – Men with hypertension
- 6% – Men who are younger than 65 with no health insurance
- 5% – Men will commit suicide
The top 10 leading causes of death for men in the U.S.:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Unintentional injuries
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Suicide
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Influenza and pneumonia
- Chronic liver disease
Men’s health is a family issue. Take the first step toward bettering your health by finding a primary care provider today.