Men's Health Month in November

It is called Movember - Men's Health Month. Movember is about facing the health problems faced by men all over the world and November is the month that is dedicated to the cause [read more on Movember].

What health problems do men face? Among others are Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer and Mental Health (not forgetting relationships problems).
WHAT IS PROSTATE CANCER? Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland. It is located at the base of the bladder surrounding the first part of the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder. In Malaysia it is the sixth most frequent cancer and it accounts for 5.7 per cent of cancer cases in males. 

Very few prostate cancers occur in men under 50 years of age. The rate increases sharply with age and is highest in the oldest age group. 

In Malaysia, the Chinese record the highest incidence of prostate cancer compared to Malays and Indians. Research is being conducted to identify genes that may predispose people to develop the disease. 

There is also evidence that a diet high in fat increases one’s risk, possible because such a diet may have an impact on the male sex hormone, testosterone, which controls the growth and function of the prostate. 
Source: Malaysian Oncology Society

The Annual Movember Campaign - Results we seek to achieve 

Movember will get men to grow moustaches and the community to support them by creating an innovative, fun and engaging annual Movember campaign, that results in:

• Funding for the Movember Foundation’s men’s health programs
• Conversations about men’s health that lead to:
• Awareness and understanding of the health risks men face

• Men taking action to remain well

Prostate and Testicular Cancer - Results we seek to achieve 

• Men living with prostate or testicular cancer have the treatment and care needed to be physically and mentally well

Mental Health - Results we seek to achieve

• Men and boys are mentally healthy and take action to remain so

• When men and boys experience mental health problems they take action early 

• Men and boys with mental health problems are not discriminated against

Guys, do take a very good care of yourself so that you could care for your loved ones. And drink more coffee (read: Min Kaffe) to be healthy.
More on Min Kaffe here. Rawlins GLAM
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