The men’s health week was created by the United States Congress in 1994 in order to raise awareness of preventable diseases and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases amongst men and boys.
According to Harvard Health Publishing, on average, women live longer than men, in fact men are 50% more likely than women to die of a heart disease. In today’s article, we will explore some health facts and behaviors of men and provide practical tips for a healthier living.
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON MALE HEALTH BEHAVIORS?
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), injuries are the second leading cause of premature death among men.
- Men’s high risk taking behaviors are consistent across countries, and may be attributed to social norms and ideals.
- Compared to women, men sought medical check-ups less frequently and reported more unmet medical needs.
- Men across socio-economic groups exhibit higher rates of alcohol consumption, unhealthy smoking practices, unhealthy dietary practices etc.
TIPS FOR PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AMONGST MEN
- Regular health check-ups: the WHO reported that compared to women, men sought less medical check-ups, this leads to an inability to detect and treat diseases early on before they heighten.
- Stress management: chronic stress can have a negative impact on one’s mental health, men should find healthy ways to manage and relieve stress such as exercise, relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation or spending time with loved ones.
- Healthy diet: reports show that compared to women, men make more unhealthy dietary choices. An unhealthy diet may significantly contribute to some chronic diseases like diabetes. Hence, improving one’s diet and eating well balanced meals leads to an improvement in overall health and well-being.
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