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When it comes to their health, too many men don’t talk, don’t take action and die too young.
The Movember Foundation want to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives through investing in key areas.
PROSTATE CANCER, TESTICULAR CANCER, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION.

Men’s health is in trouble. All around the world, MENS HEALTH STATISTICS
fathers, brothers and friends face a health crisis that 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer
isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young, before the age of 75
before their time and for no good reason. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young
It’s that time of year again, the Movember Foundation’s annual men aged 15 - 34 years
Movember campaign, which challenges men to grow a moustache, 45% of Australian men will experience a mental health
men and women to get physically active and move, or host a problem at some point in their life
fundraising event – all of which spark conversations and raise vital 3 out of every 4 suicides are men
funds and awareness for men’s health. Men and women can be the
difference this Movember by donating or raising critical funds for Moving on a regular basis can reduce your risk of heart
men’s health by signing up at Movember.com, and choosing to Grow, disease, diabetes, and cancer by up to 50% and lower
Move or Host. Men start Movember 1st clean-shaven and grow only your risk of early death by up to 30%
a moustache for the month, or men and women can commit to get
active and take the Move Challenge or can host an event. Participants 3 OUT OF 4
get friends, family, or colleagues to donate to their efforts to change
the face of men’s health. The Movember community has raised over SUICIDES
$850 million AUD and has funded more than 1,200 innovative men’s
health projects across 21 countries. This work is helping men live
happier, healthier and longer lives through investing in these critical ARE MEN
areas; prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide
prevention. But our work is not yet done. The Movember Foundation
plans to reduce the number of men dying prematurely, 25% by 2030. BE THE DIFFERENCE
Be the difference and go to Movember.com to donate or participate. SIGN UP MOVEMBER.COM
Together we can stop men dying too young.

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