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Mens Health Week

Mens Health Week was 10-16 June.

Statistics show that:

• Men die 6 years younger then women
• boys are 60% more likely to leave school by the end of year 12
• 5% of primary parental care is taken by men
• Men account of 92% of workplace deaths and 72% of work related diseases
• Men and boys experience 72% of the health burden from injuries
• The majority of Government initiatives to improve gender equality focus on Women and Girls
• https://www.amhf.org.au/better4men

Creating a safer world and taking a systemic approach to tacking issues men and boys face too is better for everyone.

Supporting your husband, brother, father and sons creates a healthy community.  Encouraging your sons to seek medical or mental assistance is required to reduce stigma strongly associated.

For further information on how you can support Mens Health Week and promote change with the Men in your life visit https://www.menshealthweek.org.au/health-info/male-friendly-services

Hilary Wilson
School Youth Health Nurse