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

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Heart problems - 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.

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Respiratory diseases - 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.

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

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

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Alcoholism -

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

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

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

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Depressive disorders - 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.

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Depressive disorders - 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.

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Unintentional injuries and accidents - 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.

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

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Unintentional injuries and accidents - From 1975 to 2017, twice as many men died from motor-related deaths as women.

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Liver disease - Men are big sufferers of liver diseases, like cirrhosis and liver cancer.

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Liver disease - Other liver diseases include viral hepatitis and bile duct cancer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Skin cancer -

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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Skin cancer - 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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HIV and AIDS -

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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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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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)

See also: How to take charge of your heart health

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