More Concepts in Male Health

Data-driven male health coverage from birth through elderly years Academic literature on male health lacks structured resources spanning the full developmental continuum. Now in its Second Edition, More Concepts in Male Health: Perspectives Across the Lifespan presents data-driven, epidemiologic information covering every stage from birth and infancy through elderly years and death, addressing biological foundations alongside social determinants in an accessible format designed for classroom and personal use. More Concepts in Male Health covers physical wellness, emotional and psychological health, intellectual health, environmental health, occupational health, spiritual health, and advocacy and research in male health. Each chapter includes tested educational activities that integrate content into real-world examples, and dedicated end-of-chapter sections identify strategies for encouraging positive, healthier behaviors across male populations. Readers will also find: Increased academic focus on male health reflecting growing scholarly attention since the first edition was originally publishedA lifespan-sequential structure organizing content developmentally rather than by isolated medical topics or random presentation of concernsCoverage suitable for Health, Wellness, and Gender Studies programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels internationallyEpidemiologic data presented in a user-friendly format accessible to instructors and students without advanced biostatistics trainingFirst edition endorsement from the American Association of Health Education, the largest professional organization for health education academics Designed for high school teachers and college instructors at undergraduate or graduate levels teaching male health courses, this text also serves allied healthcare providers and gender-specific sociology programs. Professionals and general readers seeking structured, evidence-based information on male health will find it equally useful.

James E. Leone, PhD, CHES, is a professor of Public Health in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education and Health Professions at Bridgewater State University. His work centers on male health promotion and advocacy across the lifespan, integrating epidemiologic data with holistic public health and health education approaches that address physical, psychological, and social determinants of well-being in male populations.