Men must make health top priority
Men's Health Week, which began yesterday, gives the male population an opportunity to look at its well-being.
Men are often criticised for being poor patients when they catch a sniffle or a cold. But on the other hand they are also notoriously bad about going to the doctor regarding more serious issues.
The British Medical Association has revealed that 1,500 men die from heart disease in Northern Ireland each year. The BMA says the high death rate should alert men to the fact that ignoring health warnings could have fatal consequences.
The Association has highlighted the increasing rates of testicular and prostate cancer, which have both gone up dramatically in the past decade.
Men have been challenged to take charge of their own health and keep it at the top of their personal agenda.
Dr Ian Banks of the BMA has warned that men must get in touch with their doctor as soon as possible if they have any concerns about their health. A late diagnosis of a serious illness can have fatal consequences.
Women are usually more open about dealing with health problems and this positive approach has certainly paid dividends.
Men must up their game as far as health is concerned.
We want a nation that is as healthy as possible and regular check-ups and visits to the doctor will go a long way to improving the health of men in Northern Ireland.
This should be the week when men waken up to the perils of not giving enough attention to their health.
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