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MEN’S
HEALTH
PROGRESS AND
PROMIS
E Brandon Leonard
Men’s Health Network
~~~~
Oklahoma Men’s Health
Symposium
October 2, 2015
OUR MISSION
Reach men and their families
where they live, work, play,
and pray with health
awareness messages and
tools, screening programs,
educational materials,
advocacy opportunities, and
patient navigation.
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
Men’s Health – Not Just a Man’s Issue
• Women are most often the health care leaders of their families
• Women have taken the lead in advocating for better health care for themselves…and their loved ones
• By educating themselves about potential male health problems, women can pass on potentially life-saving information to their brothers, fathers, husbands and sons
• Women play a critical role in encouraging the men in their lives to seek preventive care, pay attention to their bodies and start or maintain healthy habits
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
MEN’S H
EALTH
AWARENESS
20 YEARS O
F PRO
GRESS
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
MEN’S HEALTH WEEK and MONTH
• June is Men’s Health Month
• Started with National Men’s Health Week
Created by Congress in 1994Signed into law by President Clinton
Week ending on Father’s Day
• International Men’s Health Week• Provide resources for individuals to create their own awareness events during the month
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
www.MensHealthMonth.org
ADVANCES SINCE 1994
From 1994 to 2010…• The life expectancy gap between women
and men dropped from 6.6 to 4.8 years, while life expectancy increased for both
• Cancer mortality rates decreased for both men and women, while the gender gap narrowed
• Cardiovascular disease mortality rates dropped for both men and women, with the gender gap decreasing
• Dramatic improvements for black men, who had highest rates of death from CVD and cancer
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
2015 MEN’S HEALTH MONTH & WEEK
• Recognition from key leaders in Congress
• Proclamations from nearly every state and over 60 cities
• Recognition and blog posts from key thought leaders in HHS
• “Wear Blue” days celebrated at hundreds of workplaces, including federal agencies
• Community-led men’s health events across the country
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
POLICY AND MEN’S HEALTH
Congressional Men’s Health Caucus
• Educational briefings
• Building champions for Men’s Health
• Prostate Cancer Task Force
APHA Men’s Health Caucus
• Build support and awareness in broader public health community
• Showcase research and programs in men’s health
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
POLICY AND MEN’S HEALTH
Dialogue on Men’s Health• Public and private sector groups working
together on strategies
• Facilitating collaboration inside and outside the federal government
• White papers to guide programs and policies
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
POLICY AND MEN’S HEALTH
Goals moving forward:• Establish a federal Office of Men’s Health
• Formally put the Office of Indian Men’s Health and Office of Indian Women’s Health in place
• Reform benefits systems to improve eligibility for low-income men
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
MEN’S HEALTH OUTREACH
Campaigns and Awareness Periods• Men’s Health Month/Week (June)
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (September)
• Movember/No-Shave November
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
MEN’S HEALTH OUTREACH
Community Health Programs and Events• Men’s Health University and Men’s Health
Symposium (Integris, OK)
• Phoebe Sumter Men’s Health Conference (Phoebe Putney, GA)
• Men’s Health Center (City of Milwaukee, WI)
• Tennessee Men’s Health Summit (MHN)
• Hundreds of community events nationwide, in June and throughout the year
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
MHN AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
• Men at Work
• Healthy Sunday
• Collaborations with Sports Teams
• Men’s Health Month
• Community Partnerships
• Awareness Campaigns
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
WORK T
O BE D
ONE
THE
STATE
OF
MEN
'S
HEALT
H
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
LIFE EXPECTANY AT BIRTH (2010)
Male Female6466687072747678808284
All
Black
Hispanic
White
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
STATE OF MEN’S HEALTH
Men are half as likely to see a health care provider for a physical exam as women
Men are more likely to be uninsured than women
Men are dying at higher rates for 9 out of the top 10 causes of death
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
½
9 OUT OF10
TOP CAUSES OF DEATH
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
At birth there are 105 boys for every 100 girls
By age 34, there are more women than there are men
And in early retirement years (65-69), there are 85 men for every 100 women. More than half of elderly women living in poverty were not poor before their husbands died.
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
A 2011 MHN analysis found that premature death and morbidity of men costs:• $152 billion annually to local, state and federal
governments• $156 billion annually to U.S. employers and society
in direct medical payments and lost productivity• $181 billion annually in decreased quality of life
That’s $489 billion…
And we’re only talking about the cost of the gap between men’s and women’s health!
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
COSTS OF POOR HEALTH FOR MEN
On a more personal level, the costs of premature death and morbidity for men are also huge. Consider…• The wedding, graduation or birthday that a father won’t
live to attend• The birth of a grandchild that a man won’t live to see• The loss of financial control from a major illness detected
too late• The inability to provide for your family • The loss of mobility that makes vacations and leisure time
less enjoyable – or even impossible• The emotional impact of losing a colleague or friend
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
COSTS OF POOR HEALTH FOR MEN
STATE OF MEN’S HEALTH: OKLAHOMA
Snapshot:• Life Expectancy at Birth
• Female – 78.5•Male – 73.3
• Suicide Rate: 4.4 x higher in males
• Each year, approximately 2,570 Oklahoma men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 370 will die from the disease
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
FORW
ARD
PROGRESS
NEXT
STEPS IN
ADVANCIN
G MEN
’S H
EALT
H
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
BIG ISSUES TO TACKLE
• Men and incarceration
• Men and access to healthcare
• Men and prevention
• Men and mental health
• Boys and schools
• Fatherhood and involvement with children
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
WHAT’S NEXT?
• Encourage teaching men’s health
• Men’s health focus in professional societies
• Plan your own events
• MHN can help
• Be a part of the movement
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
Men's Health Network
www.MensHealthNetwork.org
Wear Blue for Men’s Health
www.WearBlueForMen.com
Talking About Men’s Health
www.TalkingAboutMensHealth.com
Men’s Health Month
www.MensHealthMonth.org
State of Men’s Health
www.StateOfMensHealth.com
Men’s Health Resource Center
www.MensHealthResourceCenter.com
Prostate Health Guide
www.ProstateHealthGuide.com
Men’s Health Library
www.MensHealthLibrary.com
Other important Internet resources
www.hhs.gov www.cdc.gov www.nih.gov www.cancer.org
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
M E N ' S H E A LT H N E T W O R K
For more information on these and other health problems which affect men, consult with a
healthcare provider or contact the Men’s Health Network.
PO Box 75972
Washington, DC 20013
202-543-MHN-1 ext 101
MensHealthNetwork
@MensHlthNetwork
www.menshealthnetwork.org
