Stoptober :
Breast Cancer Awareness
Daffodil Day August
Bowel Cancer awareness month
In New Zealand, a bowel cancer screening programme is being rolled out region by region for those without symptoms.
The National Bowel Screening Programme is free for men and women aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly funded healthcare. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated.
For more information, talk to your doctor, call 0800 924 432, or visit the screening website: www.timetoscreen.nz/bowel-screening/
MEN'S HEALTH MONTH JUNE 2019
Diabetes Action Month
Find Out If You Are At Risk & How You Can Try & Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, it is best if it is diagnosed early. You can prevent many problems with diabetes if you know about it early and take action to manage it. If you find you have a high risk of developing diabetes but don't yet have it, you can take action that may prevent you ever getting diabetes.
Cardiovascula Disease
Movember - Men's Health Month
Take control of your health and look after yourself.
The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives.
Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement, raising $825 million and funding over 1,000 projects focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and suicide prevention.
Health promotions by colour.
Awareness days by colour.
June: Purple: Elder abuse awareness day
August: Yellow: Daffodil day CLICK FOR INFORMATION ON DAFFODIL DAY.
September: Blue: Prostate cancer awareness For more information on Blue September click here
October: Pink: Breast cancer awareness for more information click here
November: White: You can stop violence against women.
January Promotion - Get Active in the New Year
Physical activity
Everyone needs to be active and eat well to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It increases your quality of life and your sense of wellbeing.
Healthy eating
What and how much you eat and drink, and being physically active are important for your health.
Being healthy improves your quality of life and your sense of wellbeing. Being healthy also means that you are more likely to be around longer for your whānau.
