Male Mental Health Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of men die before age 65?
A
19%
2
Q
How many times more likely are men to commit suicide?
A
3x
3
Q
What are the differences in health seeking behaviours of men?
A
Less likely to visit a GP
Less likely to attend cancer screenings
Less likely to discuss mental health
4
Q
Why are men more likely to commit suicide?
A
Societal expectation of masculinity
Stress
Substance abuse
Lack of social support
Relationship breakdown
5
Q
What leading cause of death are men more likely to develop?
A
Cardiovascular Disease
6
Q
What is the CVS 10 year risk calculated by?
A
QRISK3
7
Q
What are the causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
A
Atherosclerosis
Smoking
Alcohol
Anxiety
Drugs
Spinal cord injury
