It is time for an ‘Office of Men’s Health’ because preventable male death and illness is decreasing the quality of life for everyone.

As bad as this is for males in general, men of some minority groups with preexisting conditions, and socioeconomically disadvantaged men, have even higher rates of disease and death.

Men’s Health Network (MHN) and the National Black Men’s Health Network, the oldest and largest not-for-profit advocacy and education organizations in the world focusing on the wellbeing and health of boys, men and their families, believe that the most efficient way to effect this type of change is for congress to create an ‘Office of Men’s Health’ within HHS.

The office would coordinate national initiatives and existing government programs, and allocate resources to address the health disparities seen in boys and men.

We believe now is an opportune time to establish such capabilities to help address the health and wellness challenges faced by our nation’s boys and men not only during times of emergencies and pandemics like we face today, but all the time.