 Why men don't seek help for the top 5 health issues affecting men

We just wrapped June and Men's Mental Health Month and according to the South African National Integrated Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2025, men are less likely than women to use health services, often seeking help only when conditions deteriorate. But Lifestyle changes such as unhealthy eating styles, excessive smoking and alcohol consumption and no exercise are contributing to these top five men's health issues in South Africa:
Prostate cancer
Mental health
Cardiovascular diseases
Diabetes - this is the second leading cause of death in South African men, notes van Rensburg 
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / emphysema 

We are in conversation with Urologist, Dr Craig Mamitele why men don't seek help for these 5 health issues.

Why men don't seek help for the top 5 health issues affecting men
We just wrapped June and Men's Mental Health Month and according to the South African National Integrated Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2025, men are less likely than women to use health services, often seeking help only when conditions deteriorate. But Lifestyle changes such as unhealthy eating styles, excessive smoking and alcohol consumption and no exercise are contributing to these top five men's health issues in South Africa:
<ul>
<li>Prostate cancer</li>
<li>Mental health</li>
<li>Cardiovascular diseases</li>
<li>Diabetes - this is the second leading cause of death in South African men, notes van Rensburg </li>
<li>Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / emphysema </li>
</ul>
We are in conversation with Urologist, Dr Craig Mamitele why men don't seek help for these 5 health issues.

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