Father’s Day and Men’s Health Week

▤ Summary

There are claims that a celebration of fatherhood dates to the early 16th century, but most sources also suggest that an official Father’s Day commemoration was set up in 1910 after a terrible mining accident (the Monogah Mining Disaster) in West Virginia, USA in 1907 which left over one thousand children orphaned. Over time, the day was adopted by different communities and countries across the world and is now an international celebration of fatherhood and paternity. • Raise awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages • Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices and activities • Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males Many health charities and organisations use the week to raise awareness about common conditions that may be particularly relevant to, or common in males such as: In recent years, themes for the week have included the impact of COVID-19 on men and their families, and helping men give themselves an ‘MOT’. The differences tend to even out once a condition has been diagnosed so it seems prudent to be proactive and actively help men to focus on their own health a little more. Offer (or give) - do something for someone else – volunteer at a club or charity to give something back Spending time with people you love on days like Father’s Day is a great way to fulfil some of the challenges in the “Can Do” challenge and it can help everyone’s physical and mental health and well-being too when undertaken with love.

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