A Closer Look at Men's Health: Risks, Screenings, and Prevention

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A Closer Look at Men's Health: Risks, Screenings, and Prevention

This is Public Health

17 minutes 14 seconds

5 months ago

A Closer Look at Men's Health: Risks, Screenings, and Prevention

Men die almost 6 years earlier than women are almost 4 times more likely to die by suicide in Illinois. This June, we’re recognizing Men’s Health Awareness Month and discussing how Illinois is taking steps to close this gap. In this episode of This Is Public Health, Andrew Lerch, Section Chief for Men’s Health at IDPH, shares insights on the current state of men’s health in Illinois, why preventive care is often overlooked, and how we can better engage men in their own health journeys.

Episode Resources

IDPH’s Men’s Health Webpage: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/mens-health.html

Men's Health Initial Assessment 2024-2025: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/mens-health/initial-assessment-2024-2025.html

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/