Month famous health GoHealth the men

Month famous health GoHealth the men -

The anticipation is over - Health Month men is right here! Never heard of it? Well, that's what the blog coverage GoHealth Corner is here for! The purpose of Health Month Men is to raise awareness of preventable disease among men and boys and encourage early detection and treatment.

Mission Month male health is accomplished in a variety of ways: projections throughout the country, media awareness, health fairs and health education activities.

Health Facts Men:

• In 1920, women have lived a year longer than men on average. Today, men die on average six years earlier than women.
• Men are 100 percent less likely to visit a doctor for an annual visit.
• 92 percent of deaths of victims in the workplace are men.
• men die at higher rates than women of the 10 leading causes of death.

Men and Mental Health

statistics on the mental health of men are staggering. Depression in men and boys is often undiagnosed goes. Some argue that this is due to the stigma of being considered "low" if you are experiencing depression or other mental health problems.

Men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women.

Among 15-19 year olds, boys are four times more likely than girls to commit suicide.

Among 20-24 year olds, men are six times more likely than women to commit suicide

The suicide rate among people 65 and older :. Men: 28.5 Women: 3.9

Clearly, there is a need in our communities for awareness and education about the health of men. For much more information on how you can get involved, visit MensHealthMonth.org.

Take good care of yourselves, gentlemen. Not only this June, but throughout the year.

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