Illinois Public Health Association

Compared to women, men are more likely to: drink alcohol and use to***co, make unhealthy choices, and not see a doctor for regular checkups. Men are assailed by the diseases that can affect anyone—heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, depression . . . but they also have unique issues such as prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement.

Many of the major health risks that men face can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle, and regular checkups and screening tests can spot disease early when it is easiest to treat. Find out more about Men’s Health Month:
https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee/bewell/awarenessmatters/june2024-mens-health-awareness.html

Or this is a fast facts page on the CDC’s website https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mens-health.htm.

An important reason to celebrate Pride Month is the progress made over the last several years in research funding and awareness of health disparities disproportionately impacting the lives of sexual and gender minority persons. Pride Month is an annual celebration in June for Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Q***r (LGBTQ+) people. Read more about the history of Pride Month.

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For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma can't be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. If you or your child experience symptoms such as wheezing, frequent cough, shortness of breath or chest tightness, it is important to see a healthcare provider to determine if the symptoms point to asthma.