Men's Health Week occurs every June during the week leading up to and including Father's Day. This year it will take place June 15-21. The purpose of Men's Health Week is to increase the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men. This initiative encourages men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. There are hundreds of awareness activities in the U.S. and around the world in June to promote men's health.

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