Alarming Statistics About Men’s Health

Jun 09, 2022 • Diabetes • Heart disease • Men's Health

International Men’s Health Week happens annually on the week preceding Father’s Day. This year, it’s rolling around again on the 13th-19th June 2022.

Alarming Statistics About Men’s Health

Men appear to be on the back foot from the start. [1]

A boy born today will live nearly four years less than a girl born in the room next door.
Men will be over 20% more likely than women to die of a heart attack.
Men are more likely to die from heart disease at earlier ages.
Men are almost 30% more likely than women to get diabetes.
Men have an increased risk of dying from diabetes.
Men are three times more likely to die by suicide or in a motor car crash compared to women.
Men are at a significantly higher risk of dying from liver disease.

The top 3 reasons for reduced lifespan in men are cardiovascular disease, suicide, and motor vehicle accidents. [2]

This is why we have International Men’s Health Week – to raise awareness on the issues facing men’s health, and to bring your attention to the small changes that can be made to change these statistics. [3]

What Can You Do?

Live An Active Lifestyle

Men who climb 50 stairs a day lower their risk of heart attack by 25%.
Inactive men are 60% more likely to suffer from depression than those who are active.

Get Enough Sleep

Men who sleep 7-8 hours a night have 60% less risk of fatal heart attack than those who sleep 5 hours or less.

Take Your Supplements

Here are some supplements you can take that are available at SM Health Care Sdn Bhd to reduce your risk of getting the diseases affecting many men.