Surprising Men’s Health Statistics to Remember All Year Long {Infographic}

Although Men’s Health Month is coming to an end, the challenges faced when it comes to improving health and preventing premature death are important to talk about all year long.

Did you know in the United States, men live an average of 4.8 years less than women do? Or that more than 40 percent of men do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines?

These surprising statistics are a reminder that while growing mustaches and beards can be fun, it’s important to remember the message behind those fuzzy faces.

Check out the infographic below for more statistics on men’s health.

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Photo credit: Ace Armstrong (main) Infographic: Infographic courtesy of Nursing@Georgetown: Family Nurse Practitioner Program