Men across the World access health services must prevent problems and manage health issues. Men are notorious for neglecting their physical and mental health, but they need to know that it’s okay to seek help for anything. It’s also better to have a check-up that reveals nothing serious than to miss the opportunity of preventing a serious health problem.
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Each day the health issues are increasing day by day and potentially preventable health conditions, in these Biological factors do play some part, but most threats to the men's health are illness linked to lifestyle choices and Behaviour. As the reality is, men who eat nutritious food, exercise, undertake regular activity, keep track of their health and get prompt treatment for health problems to have a better chance of a healthy and long life.
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As the reality is, men who eat nutritious food, exercise, undertake regular activity, keep track of their health and get prompt treatment for health problems to have a better chance of a healthy and long life.
In short, men need to undergo an Annual check-up at certain intervals. And it should carry on through all records. And it must be based on through;
a. Mental Health Care: - Discuss with the General Physician about the concern with anxiety and about the depression if having so.
b. Weight and waist Management: - Blood Pressure check-ups
c. Blood Cholesterol and Glucose screening
d. Sexually transmitted disease must be checked and must have a detailed discussion
e. Testicular cancer Training
f. Skin cancer Screening
g. Flu shot (Seasonal)
h. Dental Check-ups
And from the age of ’40s onwards all the men that are having the Prostate cancer history should discuss Prostate with their GP, and also have the regular check-up of the liver and kidney functioning, eye check, Heart Check to determine the future risk.
From the age of 50’s it is very compulsory to have a Bowel cancer screening, prostate cancer screening, heart test, pneumonia shot, bone density check, assessments for risk of falling (balance, feet, footwear) waterworks, and bowel issues
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Improving men’s health outcomes is a two-way process involving men, women, and families, and health services combined. Ladies – be proactive about helping the men and boys in your life get the help they need. Discuss with them the importance of having regular check-ups and be persistent. Remind them they can talk to anyone they feel comfortable with: their wife/partner, friends, workmates, GP. You can also phone hotlines for help and speak with professionals to determine the best course of action.
Improving men’s health outcomes is a two-way process involving men, women, and families, and health services combined. Ladies – be proactive about helping the men and boys in your life get the help they need. Discuss with them the importance of having regular check-ups and be persistent. Remind them they can talk to anyone they feel comfortable with: their wife/partner, friends, workmates, GP. You can also phone hotlines for help and speak with professionals to determine the best course of action.
Men need to know that they need to get medical help if they feel unwell or notice unusual symptoms or have a problem that won’t resolve. Remind men, it’s okay to seek help. No-one should bury their problems or try to do everything on their own. They may need to work hard to get the help needed to manage their life, work, family, and financial needs. It’s also good for parents to encourage their sons to express their feelings.
MUST GIVE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO EASY ACCESS AND INFO FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH PROBLEMS
For men who say it’s inconvenient to make time or get to a doctor, tech is the solution. Healthcare has never been more accessible to find appointments with healthcare providers when and where you need it, thanks to tech like Health Engine’s telehealth and online appointment bookings.
- Telehealth is a great place to start and appointments can be accessed 24/7. Check with your regular GP for telehealth first or if you don’t have one, you can search and find someone near you on Health Engine. You can find psychologists here too after talking with your GP about mental health questions or concerns for in-person or telehealth appointments.
- A face-to-face visit with GP may be needed as a follow-up to telehealth.
- With online appointment booking on health Engine, you can book appointments when convenient to you. If you need to find a GP, you can find a practice close to home or work and search by male, or female GP if you have a preference. You can also see if a practice is bulk or privately billed.
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