HEALTH & LIFE
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Men and boys deserve timely, practical care across every stage of life.
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2024 · 4.9 years: U.S. life expectancy at birth was 76.5 years for males and 81.4 for females. This is a population measure, not a forecast for an individual. CDC / NCHS | 2024 · 32.2 per 100,000: male overdose death rate, compared with 14.1 for females; age-adjusted rates. CDC / NCHS |
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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
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Connection, purpose and support are part of a healthy life.
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2024 · Nearly 4×: the male suicide rate was nearly four times the female rate in the United States. CDC suicide data | 2022 · 41.6%: men with any mental illness received care, compared with 56.9% of women. The measure covers U.S. adults reporting any mental illness. NIMH / SAMHSA |
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EDUCATION & ATTAINMENT
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Learning, work and achievement should leave room for every boy and man to thrive.
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2022 · 57%: male high-school completers immediately enrolled in college, compared with 66% of female completers. This measures fall enrollment after high-school completion, not graduation or ability. NCES |
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WORKPLACE SAFETY
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Preventable harm deserves attention wherever men and boys live, work and gather.
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2024 · 4,657 of 5,070: men accounted for 91.9% of fatal occupational injuries recorded in the United States. This is a count share, not an exposure-adjusted risk comparison. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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VETERANS
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Those who served deserve support, dignity and a clear path to help.
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2024 · 6,488: veteran suicide deaths in the United States, an average of 17.7 per day. This count includes veterans of all genders. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | January 2024 · 29,189: men counted among veterans experiencing homelessness—88.8% of the 32,882 veterans in HUD’s one-night count. HUD 2024 AHAR, Exhibit 5-4 |
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GAMING & CONNECTION
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Shared play can create friendship and belonging. Keep those connections open and welcoming.
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2023 survey · published 2024 · 97%: U.S. teen boys said they play video games. Among boy players, 56% said they had made an online friend through a game. These findings describe participation and social connection; they do not prove gaming prevents suicide. Pew Research Center | GBAMFS · GAMING ADVOCACY: Gamer Brethren Advocates works for gamers’ interests through advocacy for players’ rights, consumer protections, developer duties and a more respectful gaming community. Explore GBAMFS, our priorities and Diversity in Gaming. |
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JUSTICE
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Clear data, fair process and practical paths back to community all matter.
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Yearend 2023 · 93%: males made up 1,124,400 people sentenced to more than 1 year in state or federal prison. The 93% figure is for that sentenced population, not local jails or every form of correctional supervision. Bureau of Justice Statistics |
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SUPPORT
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Immediate crisis support for people at risk and those who care about them.
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U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, free and confidential, 24/7. Veterans Crisis Line: call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. For immediate danger, call 911. |
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CONTACT
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Organizational inquiries, collaboration, press requests and corrections.
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For organizational inquiries, collaboration, press requests or corrections, contact Gamer Brethren Advocates through GBAMFS.org. This site is not a crisis service. |
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