Thread by @WHO

Men need to pay more attention to their health.

#DYK - some diseases affect men more than women:
- 6 in 10 tuberculosis cases are men
- 2/3 of suicides are by men

It’s time to check in on 👨🧔’s health

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@WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @pahowho @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHOWPRO @DrTedros @UN @UN_News_Centre Evidence suggests 👨 are more likely to:

•🚬 and 🍻
•Make unhealthy or risky choices
•Put off regular checkups & medical care

It’s time to talk about 👨`s health.
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@WHO_Europe @WHOSEARO @pahowho @WHOEMRO @WHOAFRO @WHOWPRO @DrTedros @UN @UN_News_Centre @antonioguterres The harmful use of #alcohol killed nearly 3 million people in 2016.

3 out of 4 of these deaths were among 👨.

🍻 too much or too often, 📈 immediate risk of injury, causes liver damage, cancer, heart disease, & poor mental health.

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Men, these are few tips for your health:
- Eat healthy 🥗
- Don't smoke 🚭
- Be physically active 🏃
- Avoid harmful use of alcohol ⚠🍻
- Attend your regular health screenings 👨‍⚕
- Pay attention to your mental health 🧠
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Tobacco use causes cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke.
If you use 🚬, quitting is one of the best things you can do to improve your health.
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