In India, you will be considered a fool if you go to the hospital regularly for a health checkup. For the majority of Indians, you should only visit a doctor when the problem is too severe, or there is some accident/ incident which needs immediate treatment. Some of the reasons behind this are:
- People think it’s a waste of money
- People think it’s a waste of time
- Fear of the diagnosis result
- Negligence
While there are so many other reasons behind Indians not consulting the doctor, a recent survey reveals how men are more likely to seek healthcare than women. We know women face various types of health issues. But this doesn’t mean men meet less. In fact, according to research, men die almost five years earlier than women! One of the main reasons behind this is men mostly avoid seeing or going to the doctor. Along with the above-stated reasons, one common factor for which they blame is – their busy schedule.
Goal Of The Month
The month of June is celebrated as ‘Men’s Health Month’, aimed to raise awareness of preventable health problems and bring light, attention, and awareness to men’s health issues.
Let’s have a look at some of the facts of men and their health.
FACT 1 – Men don’t go to the doctor as often as women
Our culture and society are built in a way that fosters men to be strong, rude showing no sign of weakness. This is one of the main factors behind the mindset of men to avoid going to the doctor. According to research, the majority of men never go for routine health checkups fearing their health might become a barrier in their career; the feeling of something might turn out wrong. Men tend to seek doctors only when they face a severe health issue or crisis.
To all those men who have this mindset, we only want to tell one important point; and that is: ignoring your health and health-related issues will never make them go away! There is nothing wrong with seeking help. You and your health should be your topmost priority.
MENTAL HEALTH
Men struggle with mental health issues, and the stigma surrounded it more than we think. According to men, expressing emotions and feelings makes them feel vulnerable and insecure about themselves. This is one of the main reasons why they hesitate to seek proper care, which gradually worsens the issue.
It might be scary to share or express your feeling, but the result will be extremely positive than you can think of. Study shows men who express their emotions and feelings often are less likely to express themselves in a violent manner.
Instead of expecting them alone to talk, let’s start encouraging each and every man in our life to be open about their feelings and expressions. Even if it seems complicated, keep on trying as this will have an impact on their mental health. Help those who suffer from anxiety and depression issues and who need medical help.
Last but not least, always try to follow a healthy lifestyle. Ultimately to get better health, your lifestyle should also be better and healthy. Cut down on smoking and drinking. Eat more green and home-cooked foods. Temporary solutions like pills can cure the pain for the time being but not the disease. They will subside only to show up later. Not all of us are doctors; there is nothing wrong with seeking help. If you feel embarrassed, turn it to encourage and get yourselves checked.
This World Men’s Health Awareness Month, let’s motivate the men in our life towards better health.
Because being fit and strong is fine, but being healthy is everything.
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