Jennifer Mendoza
Research expert covering health, pharma and medtech
Men's health - Statistics & Facts
Men in the United States face many of the same health problems men in other developed countries face to a greater or lesser extent. In 2022, the life expectancy for men in the United States was 74.8 years, over five years less than that of women. The leading causes of death for men in 2022 were heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries, with heart disease and cancer accounting for a combined 41 percent of all male deaths that year, and almost nine percent of deaths resulting from unintentional injuries. In addition to physical disease, mental health issues are common among men in the United States, with suicide ranking the eighth leading cause of death. Furthermore, men are often more likely than women to participate in behavior that puts their health at risk, through smoking and drinking alcohol for example, highlighting the need for men to be educated on and encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles.
