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KEEPING YOU INFORMED-THE PROSTATE NETWORK
The Prostate Network, a non- profit organization, whose mission is to heighten risk awareness of prostate cancer and to provide essential information regarding screening, treatment and sources of support for males and their families has addressed the subject of Early Prostate Cancer Antigen (EPCA) screening in their January 2006 newsletter, In The Know. more >>
MAN UPDATES NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTORY
MAN in collaboration with UNCG and the FPMTC is collecting information on reproductive health programs that have a male health component. The directory is intended to serve as a resource guide and to facilitate communications between public and private organizations interested in male Family Planning/Reproductive Health issues associated with male health. If you are affiliated with an organization providing male services, please feel free to fill out the on-line questionnaire. link to questionnaire >>.
MSNBC.com SPECIAL REPORT ON MALE HEALTH
In a special report: “What me worry? Don’t be a macho man with your health” MSNBC.com focuses on male health issues. During the week of December 12, 2005, MSNBC.com will post a series of articles covering several topics on male health. In the first article, Getting guys to wise up about their bodies, MSNBC.com reviews the latest findings of a recent MSNBC.com/Men’s Health Magazine reader survey. more >>
NEW REPORT ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOR RELEASED
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released the sixth (Cycle 6) National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), which was conducted in 2002. “The Sexual Behavior and Selected Health Measures: Men and Women 15-44 of Age, United States, 2002” report released by the NSFG details sexual behavior among males and females 15—44 years of age in the United States in 2002. Cycle 6 represents the first time males were surveyed directly for the report. more>>
CALL FOR EVENTS
MAN is requesting organizations that are hosting events, training sessions, conferences and other meetings related to male family planning and reproductive health topics to submit their event information to MAN's Calendar of Events. Posting your event on MAN's Calendar of Events will provide visibility to a nationwide audience of male reproductive health professionals as well as clinicians and academicians with an interest in male health.
ELECTRONIC LIBRARY UPDATED
Additional abstracts have been posted in the Electronic Library. The Electronic Library is an annotated listing of publications that address theoretical and applied aspects of male sexual and reproductive health. The Electronic Library will be continually updated as new articles are published and abstracted.
2002 NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH DATA NOW AVAILABLE
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released the sixth (Cycle 6) National Survey of Family Growth(NSFG), which was conducted in 2002. The data provides the latest information on factors affecting birth and pregnancy rates and women’s reproductive health in the United States. “For the very first time, Cycle 6 included men aged 15-44 and covered topics similar to those for females, related to reproductive health and fatherhood.” more >> |
