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Men's Summer Tips

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National Men’s Health Week is June 11-17, 2007. Protect your health, prevent illness and injury, and prepare for possible emergencies and disasters.

National Men's Health Week begins the week before Father's Day each year. Men can take simple steps each day to stay safe and healthy, including getting check-ups, avoiding tobacco use, managing stress, and more.

Summer is a great time to build up your fitness program, enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, take a vacation, and have fun. It's also a time to pay attention to your health and safety. This summer, take steps to be stronger and healthier.

  • Be water-savvy.
  • Keep your cool in the sun.
  • Leave fireworks to the professionals.
  • Be safe on the move.
  • Fight the bite.
  • Practice proper pet care.
  • Prevent sexually transmitted infections.
  • Eat healthy and keep food safe.
  • Be physically active.
  • Be prepared.

Learn more about these summer health and safety tips for men.


Page last reviewed: June 11, 2007
Page last updated: June 11, 2007
Content Source: CDC Office of the Director
Content owner: National Center for Health Marketing
URL for this page: www.cdc.gov/Features/MensHealth
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