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U.S. Proposes Men's Health Initiative for National Security

12/12/2025

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The United States Department of Health and Human Services is considering a federal men's health initiative as part of a national strategy.
Brian Christine, who will become assistant secretary for health, urged establishing Men's Health Centers of Excellence to improve collaboration and data sharing, addressing men not seeking medical care.
He argued for more federal programs targeting men's health and framed obesity as a national security issue affecting military readiness.

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The United States Department of Health and Human Services is considering a federal men's health initiative as part of a national strategy.
Brian Christine, who will become assistant secretary for health, urged establishing Men's Health Centers of Excellence to improve collaboration and data sharing, addressing men not seeking medical care.
He argued for more federal programs targeting men's health and framed obesity as a national security issue affecting military readiness.