men’s health dr alan wright. men’s health men don’t visit the doctor
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Men’s HealthDr Alan Wright
Men’s HealthMen don’t visit the doctor
Men’s HealthMen don’t visit the doctor
Or do they?
The Beach Study
“In April 2013 to March 2014 about 85% of the population had one or more Medicare-paid GP service (personal communication, Department of Health [DoH], August 2014) and an average of 6.8 services each (5.8 GP visits per head of population). Medicare paid rebates for about 133.4 million GP service items3 – 2.57 million GP–patient encounters per week.”
AFP Volume 44, No.6, 2015 Pages 411-414
MATeS StudyDescribed the prevalence of self-reported
reproductive health disorders among middle aged and older Australian men.
34% of respondents reported one or more reproductive health problems
The Lancet Vol 366 16 July 2005, 218-224
MATeS StudyAttendance on GP in past 12 months
All Ages: 88%40 - 49: 81%50 - 59: 87%60 - 69: 91%>= 70: 98%
So What’s Killing Men?Common beliefs:
1. You’re all going to die from prostate cancer!!
2. You’re all going to die from Diabetes!!
3. You’re all going to die from Bowel Cancer!!
So What’s Killing Men?Common beliefs:
1. You’re all going to die from prostate cancer!!
2. You’re all going to die from Diabetes!!
3. You’re all going to die from Bowel Cancer!!
Or are you?
Causes of Death AIHW 2012
Causes of Death by Age
Men’s HealthSo what can You do about it?
Men’s HealthSo what can You do about it?
1. Assess Your Risk Factors.
Men’s HealthSo what can You do about it?
1. Assess Your Risk Factors.
2. Address Your Risk Factors.
Men’s HealthSmoking
Nutrition
Alcohol
Physical Activity
SmokingJust Stop
There are many ways to give up smoking. Try them until you find one that works.
NutritionMEDITERRANEAN DIET
↓ Calories
↓ Meat
↑ Fish and poultry
Olive oil
Nuts
Shai R D, NEJM 2008
AlcoholSafe limits for Men:
3 Standard drinks per day up to 15 standard drinks per week.
At least 2 alcohol free days per week.
No more than 5 standard drinks at any one sitting.
Physical ExerciseFind 30 minutes 5 times a week.
Finding 60 minutes is better.
Over 50 years of age, walking is good, so is swimming.
Don’t “bust a gut” or hurt yourself.
Enjoy it.
Speak to your doctor
Men’s HealthVisit your GP at least annually for a check up to find the things you can’t.
Ask For:
Heart Check
Lung Check.
Diabetes Check
Bowel Check
Prostate Check.