Men’s Health
Data are for the U.S.
Health status
- Percent of men age 18 and older in fair or poor health: 14.7% (2023)
Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2023
Alcohol use
- Percent of men age 18 and older who had five or more drinks in 1 day at least once in the past year: 30.9%
Physical activity
- Percent of men age 18 and older who met the 2018 federal physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity: 28.3%
Source: Physical Activity Among Adults Ages 18 and Over: United States, 2020
Smoking
- Percent of men age 18 and older who currently smoke cigarettes: 12.5% (2023)
Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2019-2023
Obesity
- Percent of men age 20 and older with obesity: 41.6% (2017-March 2020)
Hypertension
- Percent of men age 18 and older with hypertension (measured high blood pressure and/or taking antihypertensive medication): 50.5% (2017-March 2020)
Health insurance coverage
- Percent of males younger than age 65 without health insurance coverage: 10.4%
Mortality
- Number of deaths (all ages): 1,719,250
- Deaths per 100,000 population: 1,040.2
Source: National Vital Statistics System – Mortality Data (2022) via CDC WONDER
Leading causes of death
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- Accidents (unintentional injuries)
Source: National Vital Statistics System – Mortality data (2022) via CDC WONDER
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