Men’s Health Week is an annual campaign and takes place from 10-16 June and is run by the Men’s Health Forum. Aimed at raising awareness of men’s health, it’s also a time to focus a bit extra on breaking the stigma around men, feelings and emotions.
This year, the focus is on numbers, and especially the seven numbers all men should be aware of.
– 37 – waist size of 37 inches or above puts you at increased of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
– 150 – men should aim for 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week.
– 5 – we should aim to eat 5 portions of fruit and veg a day.
– 14 – maximum 14 units of alcohol a week.
– 10 – cigarette smokers die 10 years younger on average than non-smokers.
– 120/80 – normal blood pressure.
– 75 – 75% of suicides (3 out of 4) are by men.Source: Men’s Health Forum
