Aloha ‘Ohana!
June is National Men’s Health Month, a time to remind men of the health issues they face and what they can do to take charge of their health.
Men are significantly less likely than women to see a doctor or report symptoms to a health care provider. Only 60 percent of men go to the doctor for a yearly, routine check up, and 40 percent won’t go until something is seriously wrong.
Despite these statistics, 20 percent of men report seeing a doctor so their significant other or a loved one will stop nagging them.
Here are a few other important facts about men’s health to know:
The overall mortality rate is 41 percent higher for men than women, and it’s higher for men for 8 out of 10 leading causes of death—including heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.
Encourage the men in your life to see a doctor. Call (808) 293-9231 to make an appointment for a loved one. You can make a positive impact.
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