Men’s Health Week
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 6 PA-Men’s-Health-Week
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The Pennsylvania Department of Health is recognizing National Men’s Health Week, an initiative to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and to encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. The observance is June 9 – 15, leading up to and including Father’s Day.
“Men need to become more aware of their health and health care needs,” said Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Calvin B. Johnson. “The fact remains that men, on average, die six years earlier than women and yet, so many of the health risks they encounter are preventable and treatable if diagnosed early through testing and screening.”
According to research by the National Men’s Health Network, men have higher rates of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and suicide. Men are also less likely to adopt healthy behaviors, such as good eating habits, and they often show great reluctance in seeking help for physical or psychological problems or participating in screening programs.
Screening tests can find diseases early, which is important because it makes treatment easier and there’s a greater chance of a full recovery. Some common screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer.
Dr. Johnson encourages men to talk to their doctor about which tests are most appropriate and how often they should be performed.
To learn more about the Department of Health and its services, visit www.health.state.pa.us or call 1-877-PA HEALTH.
CONTACT: Stacy Kriedeman
(717) 787-1783
SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Health
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