Addressing Men's Health: Strategies for Workplace Wellness and Improved Care Utilization

June is National Men's Health Month - a time to remind men of the health issues they face and emphasize the importance of taking charge of their well-being. In recent years, there has been an increasing awareness about the significance of comprehensive health benefits in the workplace alongside escalating healthcare costs. This heightened focus particularly targets areas that have historically received less attention such as men's health.

The Indiana University School of Medicine highlights the striking disparity between men and women when it comes to medical care utilization. For instance, only 60 of men go for a yearly routine checkup compared to 80 of women, and starkly, about 40 of men don't visit their doctor unless something is seriously wrong. Interestingly, an alarming statistic reveals that despite this gap in care-seeking behavior, as many as 20 of men still see a physician solely under pressure from family members or loved ones.

Here are some crucial facts about men's health as per the Indiana University School of Medicine article published June 2023:

• Men have a mortality rate that is alarmingly 41 higher than women, and this disparity applies to eight out of ten leading causes of death including heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, etc.

• In comparison to their female counterparts, men suffer depression more frequently with figures suggesting that 31 may experience it in their lifetime. A further alarming note states that only about one-fourth seek help from mental health professionals despite this prevalence. It's imperative for individuals and society at large to be vigilant for symptoms of depression within themselves or loved ones and not hesitate to seek professional assistance.

• Prostate cancer ranks as the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men across the United States, emphasizing the need for regular screening through PSA tests and DRE examinations by physicians. National Men's Health Month serves as a poignant reminder for everyone involved to make that essential appointment annually.

For organizations with significant male employee populations, strategies focusing on promoting health can be particularly impactful:

• Communicate effectively with household decision-makers: During open enrollment or annual employee surveys, inquire about the person responsible for healthcare decisions in their home. If it's a spouse or significant other, gather their contact information to facilitate timely reminders throughout the year via preferred communication channels like emls, postcards, or text messages.

• Organize on-site clinics offering preventative testing and vaccines: Encourage regular health screenings by implementing annual or semiannual on-site biometric screenings, PSA tests, flu shots, etc.

• Incorporate men-specific wellness campgns into your employee engagement calar with reminders for initiatives focused on prevention and screening activities like dental check-ups.

• Consider adding voluntary benefits that encourage preventive healthcare habits, such as accident, critical illness, or hospital indemnity coverages. These policies are affordable and provide annual wellness benefit payouts upon meeting specific requirements such as atting routine physicals, obtning regular blood tests, or completing dental cleanings.

While traditional healthcare delivery systems can impose high costs on employers without adequately addressing the unique health needs of men, advancements in technology offer a promising future for men's health. Digital clinic services specialized in addressing these challenges can potentially eliminate the need for office visits while providing simple and affordable care options that meet men where they are through -to- virtual access to medical care.

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