Men die five years younger than women, on average, and die at higher rates for nine of the top ten causes of death. They generally participate in higher health risk activities and are far less likely to see a doctor for preventive care.
June is Men’s Health Month.
Kimberly Spurlock, DO, an internal medicine specialist in Nitro, West Virginia, and the CAMC Employee Wellness Center in Charleston, WV, discusses health issues affecting males as well as the importance of prevention and early screenings.