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Consumer Health: Men’s health — preventing the top threats
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Mens health: Prevent the top threats
The biggest threats to men's health include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. And these threats often are preventable. Take control by talking with your health care provider about your risk factors. Then get serious about reducing your risk. Here's what you need to know to live a longer, healthier life.
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