Why we need National Male Health Policy
Bernard Denner… Health Educator/Men’s Health Advocate Centre for Advancement of Men’s Health (CAMH)
Male Health requires the structure of a Government National Male Health Policy because National Mortality and Morbidity Rate of males in countries across the globe demonstrate a rate of premature death amongst men that is unacceptable but is preventable. “Most people assume that men, by virtue of their economic advantages in society, must be correspondingly healthy. Those of us who look at health statistics know, however that being male is a risk factor for premature mortality from infancy through to old age. There is increasing recognition of this issue, but little yet in the way of progress”. In 1994 Bernard Denner, founder of the Australian Centre for Advancement of Men’s Health (CAMH) developed the Man Model of Health Promotion to develop strategies to support men understand their health and take responsibility for their health outcomes.
WHY DO WE NEED A NATIONAL MALE HEALTH POLICY?
A National Strategic Framework for Men’s Health will acknowledge men’s health as a national health priority based on the mortality and morbidity status of men
There is epidemiological evidence that men have a shorter life expectancy than women, access health care less frequently and respond differently to life stresses· Many of the factors contributing to the poorer health status for men are preventable and can be addressed in the community setting · Stereotypes held by society and men themselves, present barriers to men when responding to their individual health needs · Recognition that men need Programs that they feel will provide a result and outcome.
A Strategic Framework for Men’s Health incorporating a National Men’s Health Strategy will provide men with opportunities to address their issues.
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