COLUMN: The Urgent Need for Black Men’s Health Awareness

Even though Men’s Health Month ended a few days ago, I reflect on the men in my life and their health conditions. One thing that resonates with me is how men, particularly African-American men, do not like going to the doctor. 
After doing some research into the matter, I found some interesting facts. 
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention13.2% of men in the U.S. aged 18 and older are in “fair to poor” health
14.1% of men 18 and older smoke