Men's Health

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The purpose of the Men’s Health Program is to support North Dakota men in achieving their full health and well-being potential by increasing access to education, health care and behavioral health services. Areas of focus include integrating men’s and women’s health education, promoting fatherhood engagement and building relationships with various men’s health stakeholders.

Did you know?

Men in North Dakota live an average of 7.8 years less than women, are more likely to delay seeking physical and behavioral health care, and experience higher rates of death from cancer, diabetes, heart disease and suicide.

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Men's Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health is how our behavior effects our health and wellbeing. These resources below aim to help minimize harmful behaviors and promote healthier choices to improve mental and physical health.

Prevention and Healthy Living for Men

Prevention is one important step you can take to stay healthy. Preventive care includes seeking health care services, even while you are healthy, to prevent disease in the future. Managing existing conditions is also important for leading a healthy life. Seeking preventive care and managing chronic diseases reduces the risk of injury and illness and can help prevent expensive health care bills later in life.

Parenting and Fatherhood

Fatherhood is an incredible experience, but it can come with its challenges. These resources aim to connect dads to programs to support their needs as fathers, the development of their children, and the family as a whole.

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