06/12/2022
Advocating for the menβs health movement π
June is Canadian Menβs Health Month! Today, our very own Dr. Tim Warwick and Dr. Colin Race are speaking to the importance of Menβs Health:
Over 80% of men claim they try to stay healthy for their friends and family who rely on them, yet the life expectancy of men has lagged behind women over the past 100 years.
Did you know? π€
β€οΈ Men are more likely to die at younger ages from cancer, heart disease, diabetes and su***de.
π¨ββοΈ Unfortunately 65% of men report waiting as long as possible to see their doctor if they have any health symptoms or an injury.
π§½ Men are less likely to access healthcare services than women. In fact, over 70% would rather do household chores or go shopping with their spouse than go to the doctor.
π¬ Over 70% of chronic health conditions in men can be attributed to lifestyle factors such as smoking, excess alcohol consumption, inactivity, lack of sleep, and unhealthy dietary practices.
Why donβt men go to the doctor?
π previous bad experience
π embarrassment or discomfort
π fear or anxiety over health
π denial of health problems
π unwillingness to change behaviour
π low prioritization of health
Ready for a monuMENtal change in your healthcare experience? Book with our talented team of NDβs today - including two of our male NDβs, Dr. Tim and Dr. Colin!
π» www.vivehealth.ca
π 403-984-3538
π§ contact@vivehealth.ca
Cleveland Clinic MENtion It Survey. 2019
PMID 25243037
Dr. Tim Warwick, ND