MEN'S health literacy and self care is addressed in a new report from Global Action on Men's Health (GAMH), Who Self-Cares Wins: A global perspective on men and self-care.
The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) welcomed the report, which highlighted Australia as a leader in men's health policy but recognised that "there is a way to go until men are empowered to practice self care with confidence".
ASMI CEO, Dean Schoombie, said, "We know that by last measure, 60% of Australians have less than adequate levels of health literacy".
Health literacy is a key pillar of self care, Schoombie explained.
"While individuals should take responsibility for their own health, a multi-layered and systems-wide approach is needed to empower men to practice self care with confidence.
"The report commends the fact that Australia is one of only three countries to have a specific national men's health policy, along with Brazil and Ireland."
Recommendations from the report include specific policies around men's heath, enhancement of men's health literacy, male-accessible health services, improved training for healthcare professionals and more research on improving men's engagement in self care - visit asmi.com.au.
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