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Segeberg: Men shave for Movember – will men's health be saved?
Bad Segeberg is launching the Movember campaign to promote men's health in November. Men grow mustaches to raise awareness of important issues such as prostate and testicular cancer and mental health.
Segeberg: Men shave for Movember – will men's health be saved?
From today on, Bad Segeberg is all about men's health, because Movember has begun. This special campaign has been organized in Melbourne, Australia since 2003 and has long since developed into a global movement. This month, men are encouraged to shave and then grow a mustache. Because the goal of this initiative? To raise awareness of important men's health issues and raise funds to improve men's quality of life. Loud LN Online Topics such as prostate and testicular cancer as well as mental illnesses come into focus.
The Movember campaign has achieved great success over the last 20 years. Statistics show that men live, on average, six years shorter than women and two-thirds of suicides are committed by men. These alarming figures make it clear how important it is to openly address the issue of men's health. In the Segeberg district, around 31,400 people suffer from depression or chronic depressive moods, as also reported by the AOK.
The commitment of the AOK
The AOK calls for participation in the Movember campaign and sets a good example. It offers an anonymous online self-help program called “moodgym,” which is based on cognitive behavioral therapy and developed by Australian scientists. This is particularly important because men tend to seek medical care less often and often pay less attention to their health. This is intended to bring prevention and precautionary checks to the fore in order to detect illnesses at an early stage.
Those interested can register on the official Movember website, grow their mustaches and start fundraising events. To date, over five million men have taken part in this campaign, which is now active in 21 countries. In addition to the bearded participants, numerous events and activities will also draw attention to the topics on the agenda. Swiss Medical highlights that activities range from fundraising to awareness campaigns, with many organizations and individuals getting involved around the world.
The influence of the Movember Foundation
The Movember Foundation was founded by Adam Garone, Travis Garone, Luke Slattery and Justin Coghlan and is recognized as a charity. It has raised over $837 million since its inception and funded more than 1,200 projects in over 20 countries. The campaign also encourages men to seek regular health check-ups and make healthy lifestyle choices. Wikipedia describes that the Movember initiative began in Australia and quickly spread worldwide.
Overall, November is not only a month of beard growth, but also a month of education and advocacy for men's health concerns. Be there in Bad Segeberg and support the campaign in every way you can!