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As men, we go through hardship that no one else understands. While no one has exactly lived your life, other men share your experiences.
Suicide
usafacts.org
Men have had 4 times more likely suicide rates compared to women; with firearms being the most common means for men. Nearly 47% of suicides occurred for men between ages 35-64
Mortality rates
usafacts.org
Men have a 40% higher mortality rate in part due to heart disease, cancer, and accidents
Prevalence of Binge Drinking in the U.S amongst age groups,
usafacts.org
25% of adults ages 25-34, 20% of adults ages 35-44, and 14% of adults ages 45-64
Divorce
usafacts.org
For every 16.3 marriages in the state of California, there are 5.9 divorces (that’s a 36% divorce rate)
In California, the median length of marriage is 19.9 years
The US median age of first marriages for men in 1956 was 22.5, whereas in 2023 the median age for first marriages was 30.2.
Pornography
The Wheatly Institution of BYU & Austin Institue
25% of men actively hide their pornography use from their partner
20% of couples report conflict related to pornography
Porn is associated with a 30% decrease in commitment and lower relationship quality
How Americans See Men and Masculinity
pewresearch.org
Nearly 60% of Americans say people in the U.S. don’t value enough men who are open about their emotions or are caring toward others
Men under 50 are most likely to say they feel frustrated with how men are presently doing in the U.S.
Nature of friendships
pewresearch.org
Men report that talking about their mental health comes up only 15% of the time in their conversations with friends. Older generations of men speak less about their mental health compared to younger men
Men and higher education
pewresearch.org
There are fewer men (18-24 year old) enrolling in college compared to 15 years ago
Two of the highest reasons men report for not completing college include the cost of degree completion, and having to focus on work to support their family