Men's Health

2 Peachtree Street, 36th Floor
Atlanta, Ga. 30303
(404) 656-5398

On March 10, 2000, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 1235, which created the Georgia Commission on Men’s Health, to address the ongoing, increasing and predominantly silent crisis in the health and well-being of Georgia men. Due to a lack of awareness, poor health education, and culturally induced behavior patterns in their work and personal lives, men’s health and well-being are deteriorating steadily. Men’s health is also a concern for women because of the husbands, fathers, sons and brothers in their lives. The poor state of men’s health affects employers through the loss of productive employees and the increased cost of medical care, and is a concern for government and society which absorb the enormous costs of premature death and disability, including the costs of caring for dependents left behind.

Mission

The Commission on Men’s Health will be the catalyst to promote and improve the quality of the physical, social and mental health of men in the State of Georgia.

Vision

The Commission on Men’s Health will be effective in addressing men’s health issues in the State of Georgia. There will be evidence of substantial changes in health and well-being for men and, therefore, Georgia will serve as a model for other states to replicate.

Function

The Commission on Men’s Health, in particular, shall:


Why is a Commission on Men's Health needed?

The focus of the commission is to develop statewide opportunities to promote awareness and disease prevention-wellness and positive behavior changes. We encourage you or your organization to partner with the Commission so that together we can strive to improve not only the lives of Georgia’s men but all men.