Globally, an average of one man dies by suicide every minute of every day.
Men’s health is a vital, but often overlooked area of wellbeing. The rate of male suicide is alarmingly high. In the UK, three out of four suicides are by men.
Let’s raise awareness and look after men’s health.
Key areas of men’s health
Mental health
Immediate support:
- NHS call: 111
- BUPA employee assistance programme, call: 0800 269 616
- Shout Crisis text line, text: 85258
- CALM, Free call: 0800 585858
- The Samaritans, Free call: 116 123
General support and information:
Prostate cancer
There is a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer in your lifetime.
Go and get yourself checked out, especially if you are over 50 years old. This is when prostate cancer is most common.
The good news is that early detection is key. Attending your screenings is so important to catch it before it catches you.
Testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is most common in younger men, between the ages of 15 to 35 years old. It’s easy to check for bumps, lumps and pain.
Be on the safe side.
Heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the UK, responsible for a staggering 25% of all male fatalities.
This emphasises the importance of health health awareness, lifestyle changes, regular check-ups, and preventive care.