Action Cancer’s Annual Men’s Health Campaign 2016

The Action Cancer Health Promotion Team have travelled throughout Northern Ireland promoting and delivering their Annual Men’s Health Campaign.  The aim of this campaign was to engage and empower men to take action on their own health, and to increase awareness of testicular and prostate cancers.  Each year in Northern Ireland, approximately 4,426 men are diagnosed with cancer - this is equivalent to 402 football / soccer teams!  The team delivered across 18 community pop-up venues, including sports clubs and community centres.  In the 18 community venues, 487 men attended for an MOT health check which involved blood pressure, blood cholesterol, glucose, lung function and body composition checks, as well as an opportunity to learn more about healthier lifestyles and the signs and symptoms of male cancers.  Of the 487 who attended, 57% were referred to their GP for either blood pressure, blood cholesterol or blood glucose outside recommended levels.  That is equivalent to 18½ Rugby or Gaelic teams making a visit to their GP.  Increased numbers of male health checks were also made available within Action Cancer House and on the ‘Big Bus’ - with GP referral rates of 74% and 41% respectively.  For further information on this campaign, or to book a MOT health check, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or Tel: 02890 80334.