Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3830288 | Revista Médica Clínica Las Condes | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryMen throughout the world continue to have higher rates of morbidity and mortality compared to their female counterparts. The result of men living shorter and unhealthier lives impacts families, communities, economies and societies. The majority of the underlying cause relates to modifiable and preventable lifestyle choices made by men. Epidemics in obesity and diabetes are directly related to smoking, poor diet, excess alcohol consumption, and sedentary lifestyles. If physicians and policy makers are truly going to change the poor state of men’s health, the focus must be on the preventable illnesses resulting from lifestyle choices and behaviors.
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Authors
Richard S. Pelman, Dean S. Elterman,