June is celebrated as Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness among men about the health risks they face and the steps they may take to protect their health.
Men are much less likely than women to visit a physician or notify a healthcare practitioner of their problems. Men visit the doctor only 60% of the time for a yearly, normal checkup, and 40% wait until something is very wrong.
Here are some crucial details regarding men’s health to be aware of:
Men have a mortality rate that is 41% greater than that of women overall, and they also have higher rates for 8 of the top 10 causes of death, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
Nine percent of men experience anxiety or sadness on a daily basis, while thirty-one percent of men experience depression at some point in their lives. However, just one-fourth consult a mental health professional, and only one-third use medication. Keep an eye out for depression symptoms and don’t be embarrassed to ask for assistance.
In the US, prostate cancer ranks second among cancer-related fatalities among men. If a man’s father, brother, or son had prostate cancer, his chances of developing it are two to three times higher. Consult your physician about getting your DRE and PSA levels measured.
In the US, erectile dysfunction affects around 30 million men of all ages. See a urologist if you’re experiencing issues to be sure they’re not a precursor to a more serious condition like heart disease, high blood pressure, or high blood sugar.