PAPERmaking! g FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF PAPER TECHNOLOGY Volume 5, Number 2, 2019
Tackling… x
Prostate cancer Testicular cancer Mental health
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Suicide prevention How can you get involved in Movember? Movember in the workplace.
On average, men die 6 years earlier than women, largely through preventable causes. Movember is a global charity is committed to increasing awareness, support, funding and education around men’s health. Ultimately enabling men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Suicide Globally, every minute, a man dies by suicide. In the UK, 75% of suicides are men. What can we do? x Talk x Ask x Listen x Encourage action x Check in The importance of employee mental health. ‘70% of men say their friends can rely on them for support, but only 48% say that they rely on their friends. In other w ords: we’re here for our mates, but worried about asking for help ourselves. Reaching out is crucial.’ Papyrus Aims to reduce stigma associated with suicide and increase awareness of young suicide through phone, SMS, and email. Calm Seeks to prevent male suicide offering support to men in the UK, of any age, who are down or in crisis via their helpline and website. Mind Information and support to make sure no-one has to face a mental health problem alone. Cancer x Prostate cancer, know the facts. Prostate cancer rates will double over the next 15 years. Currently 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed in their lifetime.
x Testicular cancer, know the facts. Testicular cancer has doubled in the last 50 years. Those most at risk are aged 25-49. Processed foods are driving up cancer risk. 5 things men need to know to improve their health 1. Spend time with people who make you feel good 2. Talk, more
3. Know the numbers – Age 50, talk to your doctor about prostate cancer. If you’re black, or have a father or brother with prostate cancer, talk to your doctor when you’re 45. Know your numbers, know your risk. 4. Check yourself – Get to know what’s normal for your testicles. Check regularly and speak to your GP if you notice a change. 5. Move, more We offer a corporate nutrition workshop that specialises in men’s health – Mens health workshop for more information. Get in touch to discover how we can assist your organisation and improve workplace health.
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