▲The American Diabetes Association recommends that men “get out, get active, and get informed,” to combat diabetes.

▲According to the American Cancer Association, more men are diagnosed with lung cancer every year.

▲High blood pressure is a common cause of strokes, which are the fifth leading cause of death in men. High blood pressure is also common for men under 45.

▲Men can also suffer from respiratory diseases. It may start as a cough, but could lead to lung cancer, emphysema, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

▲Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more men are affected by alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations than women.

▲At least six million American men suffer from depressive disorders, such as suicidal thoughts, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

▲There are many ways to help improve symptoms of depression (depending on its severity), including regular exercise and having open conversations with friends and family.

▲The American Heart Association has claimed that more than one third of adult men have cardiovascular disease in some form.

▲Men also suffer a higher than normal rate of unintentional injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has been a leading cause of deaths among men.

▲From 1975 to 2017, twice as many men died from motor-related deaths as women.

▲There are many ways to help prevent s u i c i d e, like calling emergency services, or even lending an ear to a struggling friend or family member.

▲Men are big sufferers of liver diseases, like cirrhosis and liver cancer.

▲Other liver diseases include viral hepatitis and bile duct cancer.

▲Diabetes can be deadly if untreated, leading to nerve damage, heart disease, or even blindness.

▲Influenza and pneumonia are two health risks that hit men hard. These illnesses are more common for men with compromised immune systems.

▲Influenza and pneumonia are the seventh leading cause of death in men.

▲To combat influenza and pneumonia, men should look at getting a vaccination.

▲Help prevent skin cancer by wearing long sleeves and pants, as well as sunscreen on hot days.

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Other ways to prevent skin cancer include avoiding UV light sources.

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Some 37 million people around the world are said to have the virus, and 25% of them don't know that they have it.

Sources: (American Heart Association) (American Cancer Association) (CDC) (National Institute of Mental Health) (American Diabetes Association)

▲Men with diabetes often suffer from lack of testosterone and sexual impotence. Both of these things may lead to depression.

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According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017, men accounted for 81% of new HIV diagnoses in the US.

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Skin cancer is a big threat to men. By the age of 65, men are two times as likely to get melanoma as women.

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The first health risk for men relates to the heart. Heart disease can come in many, possibly fatal, forms.

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Drinking alcohol has many negative effects on males. It affects testicular function, hormone production, and can lead to suicidal tendencies.

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Alcohol is a vice which affects more men than women. Men are twice as likely to binge-drink than women.

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Men can decrease the probability of liver diseases by cutting down on alcohol and tobacco.

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Men may not even know that they are affected by HIV, as the first symptoms may just feel like a cold or flu.

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Lung cancer has many causes, like smoking, as well as exposure to occupational hazards like asbestos.

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Unintentional injuries and accidents include drowning, traumatic brain injuries, and even accidents relating to fireworks.

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Men can face many health complications throughout their lives, including everything from prostate cancer to mental health struggles. Find out exactly which health risks affect men, and what can be done to prevent them.