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. If you have hemochromatosis, you need to be treated before age 40 to prevent permanent liver damage. The issues are bigger than just physical symptoms.