Men’s Health and Blood Disorders
Many men do not get medical care, undergo preventive screenings, or even have a primary care doctor.1 All men, need to have regular checkups and be aware of health risks for their age, ethnicity, and lifestyle.
Men’s Health Month encourages men to take charge of and be proactive in their overall health. It’s a great time to remind the men you know who have blood disorders to care for their bodies! This includes eating right, exercising, and taking charge of their mental health and well-being.
CDC has the resources and tools to support men’s health.
Resources
Blood Clots
What is Venous Thromboembolism?
Blood Clots and Travel: What You Need to Know
Stop the Clot, Spread the Word® Campaign Resource Toolkit
Bleeding Disorders
Have a Bleeding Disorder? Get tested regularly for an inhibitor
Diagnosis and Beyond: Treatment Options and Resources for People with Inhibitors
Real Stories from People Living with Von Willebrand Disease (VWD): Brandon
Sickle Cell Disease
Healthy Living with Sickle Cell Disease
Steps to Better Health for People with Sickle Cell Disease Toolkit
Fact Sheets on Sickle Cell Disease
Do You Use the Emergency Department for Care of Sickle Cell Disease? What to Know Before You Go
Infections and Sickle Cell Disease
Thalassemia
Success Story
Regular physical activity is important to help me combat potentially lethal blood clots due to a genetic clotting disorder.
Help Raise Awareness
Share these sample messages on social media to help raise awareness about men’s health all month long.
Exercise and maintain a healthy weight to protect your joints. People with #Hemophilia who are overweight are more likely to have decreased movement in their joints and may require a larger (and more expensive) dose of treatment product. #MensHealthMonth
This #MensHealthMonth, take a short quiz to find out how much you know about blood clots and how to prevent them.
Living with #SickleCellDisease can be a challenge. But there are steps you can take to live the healthiest life possible. This #MensHealthMonth, check out some tip sheets to get started.