Today, even though much less so, this male type is still found among Italian males.

But, agency officials said, diagnoses among males have increased in recent years.

This is especially the case among males of the same age.

Among older black males, aged 20 to 24, the rate jumps to 107.7 per 100,000.

Among black males 18 to 34 years old, homicide is the leading cause of death.

So far, most of the deaths from smoking have occurred among males in the developed countries.

This was common enough, even expected, among males who had lost status.

Yet the 16-30 age range is associated with risk-taking, especially among males.

But others often simply gave up, a decision that was more common among males who had done very well in high school.

Its prevalence is higher among males with an early onset of the disease.