Monday marked the start of ‘international men’s health week,’ an annual event that encourages men to take an active role in managing their health and promotes awareness about various health issues.

Research shows that men experience a disproportionate burden of ill-health and have higher mortality rates than women for almost all of the leading causes of death. Men are also much more likely than women to die from the coronavirus.

Set against the backdrop of the pandemic, this year’s men’s health week sets some realistic and practical health objectives under the banner ‘restoring the balance.’

The HSE has shared messages to support the theme on social media, and they’re asking you to join the conversation and share using the hashtags #restorethebalance and #menshealthweek .

For more information on International Men’s Health Week click HERE.

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