June Health Theme – Men’s Health Month
2026 Theme: “Partners in Care: Advancing Men’s Health Through Connection, Education, & Advocacy Across the Lifespan — for Better Lifespans”
Celebrated during the month on June, the goal of men’s health month is to serve as a reminder for men to be proactive about their health and encourage preventative care.
According to the National Vital Statistics Report in 2023, the leading cause of death for men in the United States was:
1) Heart Disease (23.3%)
2) Cancers (19.9%)
3) Unintentional Injuries (9.2%)
4) Stroke (4.4%)
5) Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases (4.2%)
6) Diabetes (3.4%)
7) Suicide (2.4%)
8) Alzheimer disease (2.2%)
9) Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis (2.0%)
10) Kidney Disease (1.8%)
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm
Preventative screenings are a useful tool to help identify and detect diseases early on. Some screenings include:
- Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar for cardiovascular health
- Prostate and colorectal screening
- Prostate screening should begin around age 45
- Colorectal screening should begin between 40-50 years of age depending on risk
- Routine physicals for health
- Check vital signs, body measurements, discuss various screenings based on age/need, and overall general assessment
- Mental health screenings
- In the United States, among men 18+ (2024):
National Alliance On Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/
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