BLACK MEN’S HEALTH FACT SHEET

• Homicide is the leading cause of death for African American men between the ages of 18 and 34

• HIV/AIDS is the third leading cause of death for Black men aged 25-44

• Even though African Americans account for 13% of the US population they account for 49% of HIV/AIDS cases

• The life expectancy for Black men at birth in Chicago is eight years less than the National averageBlack men have a 20% higher incidence and a 40% higher death rate from all cancer combined than white men Black men have the highest death rate of all racial/ethnic groups, male or female

• Ten percent of African American Men between the ages of 18 and 34 were in prison in 2005. This is seven times the rate of non-Hispanic White men. Prisoners reentering the community have difficulty obtaining stable employment, adequate housing and health coverage.

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5 leading causes of death (In no particular order)

• HIV

• Homoicide

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Unintentional injuries

• Cancer