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Men should look for ways to make healthy choices in their daily lives, including physical activity, eating, and alcohol and tobacco use.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, males make up 49.3% of the United States population. CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) recently released 2008 data on U.S. adult health risks and behaviors. Self-reported health practices and behaviors for U.S. men shows compelling health gaps when compared with the values reported for their female counterparts.
Men and women reported excellent to poor health status in similar proportions during 2008:
| Health Status | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 20.5 | 19.9 |
| Very Good | 34.5 | 34.7 |
| Good | 30.5 | 29.8 |
| Fair | 10.5 | 11.7 |
| Poor | 3.7 | 3.8 |
Compared with women, more men are reporting health challenges across several risk factors. Men were more likely than women to report smoking, binge drinking, and being overweight or obese. They are also more likely to report having a heart attack, angina or coronary heart disease. Finally, men were less likely than women to report eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables per day (five servings).
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