Research shows that men experience a high burden of ill-health and die too young. Their poorer lifestyles are responsible for a high proportion of chronic diseases and men’s late presentation to health services can lead to a large number of problems becoming untreatable. This high level of premature mortality and illness amongst men has wide-reaching repercussions, but this is not a lost cause.
International Men’s Health Week (MHW) 2023 (Monday 12th – Sunday 18th June) aims to:Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages.
- Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages.
- Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices / activities.
- Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.
The theme in Ireland for MHW 2023 will be ‘The Picture of Health’ and the call to men (and those who support the health of men) will be what does that look like to you? This year, everyone will be asked to make new choices and to realise that where there’s a will, there’s a way.
MHW is funded by HSE Health & Wellbeing and the Public Health Agency and coordinated by the Men’s Health Forum Ireland (MHFI) with support from over 95 partner organisations. It is celebrated in many European countries, as well as in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and a number of other places worldwide. Everybody is encouraged to plan and run activities to support and raise awareness.
For more information about MHW and promotional materials go to: https://www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2023.html
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We are designing a new way for our service to help people be more physically active. If you are male, a resident in the ROI, aged between 35-60 & less physically active than you would like, our partners in @SETUIreland want to hear what you need from your Healthcare Provider. Take our survey to get involved Check your Eligibility.
