The organisers of MHW in New Zealand are encouraging men to think a little more about their health, and to take small steps towards turning their health around for the better. Men's Health Week is a reminder, but healthy habits are created over a lifetime.
The first action is to take a One Minute Men's health quiz and get a gauge on health habits and routines. The Quiz is anonymous and results instantaneous.
The MHW website offers interactive information pages, quizzes, a podcast and useful resources. Check out the fun 'True or Myth' Quiz.
The New Zealand campaign for Men’s Health Week is run by directors Tim Greene and Mark Sainsbury, both of whom are passionate about helping men get more on top of their health.
Tim is an experienced communicator in the fields of health, education and sports, and Mark is one of the country’s most experienced journalists and presenters, acting as both a director and ambassador for Men’s Health Week.
Facts about Men's Health in NZ
- A boy born today will live nearly four years less than a girl born in the room next door.
- He will be over 20% more likely to die of a heart attack than the girl, and almost 30% more likely to get diabetes.
- He is three times more likely to die by suicide or in a motor car crash.
- 8 Kiwi families every day lose a loved partner, father or tupuna to a PREVENTABLE illness, one they didn’t need to die from.
- Māori and Pasifika men live significantly shorter lives on average than other races in NZ.
- Almost one Kiwi man in four will die before they reach retirement age.
For more information visit https://menshealthweek.co.nz/