6 things the man in your life really needs to know about Movember

Movember may be a time for your man to grow out his biggest facial fro possible but here's what your really need to know about the campaign.

During the month of November, while men around the country compete for the biggest moustache around, the Movember Foundation is campaigning to raise awareness and funds to change the face of men’s health.

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According to the Movember Foundation prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men, calculating that more than 3,300 men around the country will die by the end of 2016 because of the disease.

Testicular cancer is the second most common cancer, with 36-years-old being the average age of a man diagnosed with the disease in Australia.

So we spoke to Adam Garone, Co-Founder and Chief Mo Bro of the Movember Foundation, who gave us his list of the six things your man should really know about Movember.

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men under 45

Men need to ‘get to know their nuts'. Knowledge is power in this case. Testicular cancer is a treatable disease if caught early, so it’s important to know the risks and check for it. Men should be checking their testicles once a month, know what feels normal and go to the doctor if they notice any change.

Six Aussie men a day take their own lives

"The shocking truth is that three out of four suicides are men, three times as many as women, with six men a day taking their own lives," Mr Garone said. "It’s not just a young man’s disease. Suicide is the largest killer of men in their middle years. Talking, listening and being there for someone can be lifesaving."

It’s important to look into a prostate cancer check from the age of 50

According to Mr Garone, one man dies every hour from prostate cancer. As the second biggest cancer affecting men, it's set to double in the next 15 years. "If detected early, men have a 98 per cent of survival beyond five years, while on late detection this drops dramatically to 26 per cent," he said. "At 50, men should talk to their doctor about prostate cancer and whether it’s right for them to have a PSA test." If your father or brother has had prostate cancer, this conversation should be had at 45.

Time with friends is good for him

Your man should make some mantime. Spending time with mates is important for long term mental health and wellbeing. Garone said you should encourage the men in your life to spend time with their friends.

Move More

Regular movement and increasing physical activity every day is critical to improving the health of men. "Today, 75 per cent of premature deaths from coronary heart disease are male and two thirds of men are overweight or obese," Garone said.

"Men are more likely to smoke more and drink at hazardous levels than women and middle-aged men are twice as likely to have diabetes as women. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle is paramount to long-term health. Improved levels of physical activity are known to also see a reduction of alcohol and cigarette consumption, improved diet and better sleep."

Men are more vulnerable to many health problems across lifespan and cultures

Health outcomes of boys and men lag significantly behind those of girls and women, Garone said. "In Australia, men die four years younger than women for largely preventable reasons. Death rates amongst men in the poorest and most deprived areas are even worse. This equates to 70,000 preventable male deaths a year in Australia alone, with one in five men not reaching the age of 65."

"When men take their own lives, or their health is not effectively managed to ensure a long life, this is a greater tragedy. We need men to develop a healthier attitude and behaviour toward their health, to ensure they live healthier, happier, longer lives."

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