Health checkups
Australian men are more likely to get sick from serious health problems, such as cancer, than Australian women. Their mortality (death) rate is also much higher. The poor health status of Australian men is complicated by the fact that men are more likely than women to shy away from medical treatment of any kind. The lack of health awareness and unwillingness to adopt a healthier lifestyle also disadvantages men.
The main aim of a check-up is to detect illness at an early stage, or better still prevent illness occurring in the first place. It is surprising how many conditions are picked up on routine medicals; diabetes, elevated blood pressure, and skin cancers to name few. Men need to know about health conditions including depression, heart disease and cancer, including prostate and testicular cancer.
Where to get help:
- Your doctor
- Men's health clinic
- Community Health Centre.