Tackling men’s health issues: Is greater access the way forward?
05 June 2008: In the run up to Men’s Health Week (9-15 June) David Baker, CEO at Clinical Solutions examines the health issues facing men and how an increase in access to care can help address the issues.
According to the independent body, Men's Health Forum, too many men suffer unnecessary poor health and die too young from preventable causes. Whereas women are renowned for their unembarrassed attitude towards discussing health matters and accessing care - we live in a culture that encourages a stiff upper lip in relation to men's health. This in turn contributes to prolonged illness and unnecessary suffering.
Removing the stigma attached to discussing male health issues and taking positive steps to make healthcare and health information more accessible to the average man on the street is essential. But how can we look to change something that is so deeply and historically rooted in our society and culture...
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