; and (C) in the United States, men die at an overall rate 1.4 times higher than women. (2) While this health crisis is of particular concern to men, it is also a concern for women regarding their fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers. (3) Men’s health is a concern to the Federal Government and State governments, which absorb the enormous costs of premature death and disability, including the costs of caring for dependents who are left behind. (4) According to the Social Security Administration, 16.8 percent of widows 65 years of age or older are impoverished, compared to 4.9 percent of married women 65 years of age or older. (5) Educating men, their families, and health care providers about the importance of early detection of health issues that can impact men, such as cardiovascular disease, mental health, HIV/AIDS, osteoporosis, cancer (lung, prostate, skin, colorectal, testicular, and more), and other pertinent health issues, can result in reducing rates of mortality of diseases impacting males, as well as improve the health of the Nation’s males and its overall economic well-being. (6) Of concern is the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our military men (and women) returning from war zones and our veterans. (7) Recent scientific studies have shown that regular medical exams, preventive screenings, regular exercise, and healthy eating habits can save lives. (8) According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men are nearly four times as likely to commit suicide. (9) Appropriate use of tests such as prostate cancer screening exams, blood pressure tests, blood glucose testing, lipid panel testing, and colorectal screenings, in conjunction with clinical exams or self-testing, can result in the early detection of many problems and increased survival rates. (10) Men’s health is a concern for employers who pay the costs of medical care and lose productive employees. (11) According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer mortality is higher among men than women (185.5 per 100,000 men and