The Georgia Commission on Men’s Health is pleased to announce the release of their 2009 Men’s Health Report: A Comprehensive Look at the Status of Men’s Health in Georgia.

This report highlights the incidences of disease, injury and death affecting Georgia’s men.

According to the report, the leading causes of death for men in Georgia are heart disease, stroke and cancer, which accounts for more than 50 percent of all male deaths.

Motor vehicle crashes, homicide and suicide injuries are the primary causes of death in younger men.

Although the life expectancy of men has improved, men are still dying of chronic diseases at younger ages, engage in unhealthy behavior, and are less likely to follow preventive health measures.

“Our vision is that there will be evidence of substantial changes in the health and well being of men so that Georgia will serve as a model for other states to replicate,” said Commission Chairman Dr. Waldo Floyd.

“We are challenging Georgians, to work with the Commission and its partners to engage communities in dialogue, while motivating them to seek solutions that address health issues and challenges faced by Georgia’s men.”

The Commission on Men’s Health was created in March 2000 to address the ongoing, increasing and predominantly silent crisis in the health and well-being of not only Georgia’s men but all men.

To view the full report please visit: http://dch.georgia. gov/menshealth .