In November, we celebrate “Movember”. Men’s health is in a global crisis,

Men’s health is in global crisis. Men are dying on average 5 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons.

A growing number of men – around 10.8M globally – are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides.

Movember is uniquely placed to address this crisis on a global scale.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. Globally, more than 1.4 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year.

Early detection is the key in better treatment and survival rates. Your risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age, but that doesn’t mean it’s a disease that only affects old men. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide. Men who are of African descent, and men who have a family history, are 2.5x more likely to get prostate cancer. If you are at risk for prostate cancer, talker to your doctor today about PSA testing.

Your health insurance policy may have a wellness benefit that can be used for prostate check-ups. Speak to your CIIA member firm insurance representative today to discuss your coverage.

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is the #1 cancer among young guys. Yet 62% of those who are most at risk don’t know how to check themselves. Good news is it’s easy.

The best thing you can do for your testicular health is to perform a self-check every month – get to know what’s normal for you. That way, if anything changes you can act on it.

Your health insurance policy may have a wellness benefit that can be used for testicular cancer screening. Speak to your CIIA member firm insurance representative today to discuss your coverage.

Mental health and suicide prevention

Life can throw us curveballs. Yet even when things seem tough, there’s a lot we can do to look after ourselves and others. That’s why we provide reliable, expert information to help men cope and live happier, healthier, longer lives –no matter what life throws at us.

Your health insurance policy may have a benefit that can be used for mental health. Speak to your CIIA member firm insurance representative today to discuss your coverage.