The program focuses on nutrition, sexual issues, accidents, relationships and general health promotion. To teach men to be as health-conscious as women. San Jose State has a diverse student body. The general health issues for all men are probably more pronounced in white men. Stress is No. 1.
Sexual health is a big issue.
Accidents high-risk sports, motorcycle and car accidents are a major problem for all young men but more for white men. White men have a higher risk of skin cancer, especially melanoma. It can lead to arthritis, diabetes, liver disease and heart failure. New research says hemochromatosis is the most common inherited disease among whites, primarily males. It s recommended that all white men over age 30 be screened for hemochromatosis with a blood test and DNA analysis.