Men's Life Expectancy and Health Risk

From 1900 through 2007, life expectancy at birth increased from 46 to 75 years for men. Life expectancy at age 65 rose from 12 to 17 years among men during this period. (Source: Health,United States, 2009)

Between 1990 and 2007, life expectancy at birth increased 3.5 years for males. The gap in life expectancy between males and females narrowed from 7.0 years in 1990 to 5.1 years in 2007. (Source: Health, United States, 2009)

 Leading Causes of Death in US Males, 2006

1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Unintentional injuries
4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases
5. Stroke
6. Diabetes
7. Suicide
8. Influenza and pneumonia
9. Kidney disease
10. Alzheimer's disease

Source: Leading Causes of Death in Males, United States, 2006 provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention