Mens’ health: Taking Charge
From June 11 to 13, the Duval County Health Department will host its first summit on men’s health. The summit, titled “Man Up for Health,” will aim to increase men’s awareness of preventable health problems, such as HIV/AIDS, heart disease, lung cancer and Type 2 diabetes.
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/editorials/2010-05-24/story/mens-health-taking-charge
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