GITNUXREPORT 2025

Men’S Health Statistics

Men’s health concerns include cancer, heart disease, mental health, and lifestyle risks.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Men account for about 80% of all workplace fatalities

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Men with higher socioeconomic status tend to have better health outcomes but still face significant health disparities

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Men are more likely to experience occupational injuries due to the nature of male-dominated industries

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Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime

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Men are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease than women

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The average male life expectancy worldwide is approximately 70 years

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Nearly 1 in 10 men over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias

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Approximately 90% of men with type 2 diabetes are diagnosed after age 40

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The prevalence of obesity among men in the U.S. is about 40%

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Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with hypertension, with about 45% prevalence in men aged 18-59

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About 70% of men diagnosed with hepatitis C do not know they are infected

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The most common cancer in men worldwide is lung cancer, leading to approximately 1.6 million deaths annually

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Men are twice as likely to experience erectile dysfunction as women are to experience sexual health issues

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The prevalence of sleep apnea is higher in men than women, affecting about 4% of men compared to 2% of women

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Men’s risk for developing osteoporosis is significantly lower than women but still affects about 2 million men in the U.S.

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Approximately 13% of men aged 40 and older have some form of arthritis

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Men are more likely than women to develop severe COVID-19 illness, with men accounting for 60% of hospitalizations

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The global male suicide rate is nearly 3.5 times higher than the female rate, amounting to about 3 million deaths annually

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Approximately 25% of men aged 50-59 report experiencing chronic pain

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The incidence of testicular cancer is about 1 in 250 men, and it is the most common cancer in young men aged 15-35

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Men are 3 times more likely to develop certain autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis

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The rate of alcohol consumption in men is nearly twice that of women in many countries, affecting liver health

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Men with high stress levels are 2 times more likely to have a heart attack

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Men are 25% more likely than women to develop chronic respiratory diseases, such as COPD

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Approximately 1 in 4 men aged 20-39 have had a sexually transmitted infection at some point

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Men who are overweight are at a higher risk for certain cancers, including colon and prostate cancer

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Men’s vitamin D deficiency rates are higher in northern latitudes, affecting bone health and immunity

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The prevalence of hearing loss is higher in men, affecting about 25% of men aged 65 and older

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Men aged 45-64 are more likely than women to die from drug overdoses, with opioids being a leading cause

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Men are 2 times more likely to develop certain skin cancers, such as melanoma, than women

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Testosterone levels decline with age, impacting muscle mass, energy, and libido, affecting about 30% of men over 50

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The global incidence of men suffering from excessive alcohol use is approximately 3 times higher than women, impacting liver health

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Men are at a higher risk than women for developing certain types of kidney disease, with related mortality rates higher in men

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Men have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which contribute to higher rates of heart disease

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The incidence of pancreatic cancer is higher in men than women, accounting for around 80% of cases

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Men are 50% more likely to smoke cigarettes than women

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About 18% of men worldwide are physically inactive, compared to 13% of women

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Men are less likely to participate in regular physical activity, with only about 60% engaging in sufficient exercise, affecting overall health

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About 30% of men aged 18-44 report feeling anxious or depressed

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Male doctors are less likely than female doctors to discuss mental health issues with male patients

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Men are less likely than women to seek mental health services, with only about 30% of mental health service visits made by men

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Men are twice as likely as women to experience work-related stress, impacting mental health

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Homeless men are at increased risk of untreated mental health and substance abuse disorders, with nearly 50% reporting such issues

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The rate of depression is slightly higher in men than women, but men are less likely to seek treatment

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Men are less likely than women to visit a healthcare provider annually

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Men are less likely than women to take preventive health measures such as vaccinations, screening, and health checkups

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Key Highlights

Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime
Men are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease than women
About 30% of men aged 18-44 report feeling anxious or depressed
The average male life expectancy worldwide is approximately 70 years
Men are 50% more likely to smoke cigarettes than women
Nearly 1 in 10 men over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias
Men are less likely than women to visit a healthcare provider annually
Approximately 90% of men with type 2 diabetes are diagnosed after age 40
Men account for about 80% of all workplace fatalities
The prevalence of obesity among men in the U.S. is about 40%
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with hypertension, with about 45% prevalence in men aged 18-59
Male doctors are less likely than female doctors to discuss mental health issues with male patients
About 70% of men diagnosed with hepatitis C do not know they are infected

Did you know that despite living an average of seven years less than women, men face a disproportionate share of health risks—from heart disease and prostate cancer to mental health challenges—that often go unnoticed and untreated?

Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors

Men account for about 80% of all workplace fatalities
Men with higher socioeconomic status tend to have better health outcomes but still face significant health disparities
Men are more likely to experience occupational injuries due to the nature of male-dominated industries

Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Interpretation

While men dominate workplace fatalities and occupational injuries—especially in male-centric industries—their health outcomes, though better with higher socioeconomic status, remind us that gender and social factors still wield a powerful influence on men's health disparities.

Health and Disease Risks

Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime
Men are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease than women
The average male life expectancy worldwide is approximately 70 years
Nearly 1 in 10 men over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias
Approximately 90% of men with type 2 diabetes are diagnosed after age 40
The prevalence of obesity among men in the U.S. is about 40%
Men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with hypertension, with about 45% prevalence in men aged 18-59
About 70% of men diagnosed with hepatitis C do not know they are infected
The most common cancer in men worldwide is lung cancer, leading to approximately 1.6 million deaths annually
Men are twice as likely to experience erectile dysfunction as women are to experience sexual health issues
The prevalence of sleep apnea is higher in men than women, affecting about 4% of men compared to 2% of women
Men’s risk for developing osteoporosis is significantly lower than women but still affects about 2 million men in the U.S.
Approximately 13% of men aged 40 and older have some form of arthritis
Men are more likely than women to develop severe COVID-19 illness, with men accounting for 60% of hospitalizations
The global male suicide rate is nearly 3.5 times higher than the female rate, amounting to about 3 million deaths annually
Approximately 25% of men aged 50-59 report experiencing chronic pain
The incidence of testicular cancer is about 1 in 250 men, and it is the most common cancer in young men aged 15-35
Men are 3 times more likely to develop certain autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis
The rate of alcohol consumption in men is nearly twice that of women in many countries, affecting liver health
Men with high stress levels are 2 times more likely to have a heart attack
Men are 25% more likely than women to develop chronic respiratory diseases, such as COPD
Approximately 1 in 4 men aged 20-39 have had a sexually transmitted infection at some point
Men who are overweight are at a higher risk for certain cancers, including colon and prostate cancer
Men’s vitamin D deficiency rates are higher in northern latitudes, affecting bone health and immunity
The prevalence of hearing loss is higher in men, affecting about 25% of men aged 65 and older
Men aged 45-64 are more likely than women to die from drug overdoses, with opioids being a leading cause
Men are 2 times more likely to develop certain skin cancers, such as melanoma, than women
Testosterone levels decline with age, impacting muscle mass, energy, and libido, affecting about 30% of men over 50
The global incidence of men suffering from excessive alcohol use is approximately 3 times higher than women, impacting liver health
Men are at a higher risk than women for developing certain types of kidney disease, with related mortality rates higher in men
Men have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which contribute to higher rates of heart disease
The incidence of pancreatic cancer is higher in men than women, accounting for around 80% of cases

Health and Disease Risks Interpretation

Men face a formidable health landscape where nearly one in eight will confront prostate cancer, heart disease claims thrice as many lives as in women, and despite living to about 70 years globally, a host of preventable illnesses—from obesity and hypertension to diabetes and respiratory diseases—threaten their longevity, all while silent killers like hepatitis C and certain autoimmune conditions often go unnoticed, highlighting that in men's health, awareness and proactive care are the real game changers.

Lifestyle and Behavioral Factors

Men are 50% more likely to smoke cigarettes than women
About 18% of men worldwide are physically inactive, compared to 13% of women
Men are less likely to participate in regular physical activity, with only about 60% engaging in sufficient exercise, affecting overall health

Lifestyle and Behavioral Factors Interpretation

Men's health statistics reveal a concerning trend: they're 50% more prone to smoking, less physically active, and less likely to prioritize exercise, highlighting a critical need for targeted lifestyle interventions to bridge this health gap.

Mental Health and Well-being

About 30% of men aged 18-44 report feeling anxious or depressed
Male doctors are less likely than female doctors to discuss mental health issues with male patients
Men are less likely than women to seek mental health services, with only about 30% of mental health service visits made by men
Men are twice as likely as women to experience work-related stress, impacting mental health
Homeless men are at increased risk of untreated mental health and substance abuse disorders, with nearly 50% reporting such issues
The rate of depression is slightly higher in men than women, but men are less likely to seek treatment

Mental Health and Well-being Interpretation

Despite being nearly twice as prone to work-related stress and experiencing slightly higher depression rates, men remain largely silent—underscoring a critical need to make mental health conversations as routine for men as a quick check-up.

Preventive Health and Healthcare Access

Men are less likely than women to visit a healthcare provider annually
Men are less likely than women to take preventive health measures such as vaccinations, screening, and health checkups

Preventive Health and Healthcare Access Interpretation

Despite their greater tendency to grow mustaches, men are significantly less likely than women to visit doctors or engage in preventive health measures, highlighting a stubborn health gap that demands more than just a shave.