BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey
reveals that 90% of men in the U.S. want to take charge of their
own health. The U.S. is one of eight countries that participated in
this survey of 16,000 adults in an effort to better understand the
state of men's health around the world. Its results were unveiled
today in anticipation of International Men's Day, which is coming
up this Saturday, November 19.
In addition to this strong motivation to take charge of their
health, the survey found that men in the U.S. are confident about
their ability to do so. Specifically, the U.S. portion of the
survey found:
- Men are more confident about their ability to manage their
health (89%) than they are about making career decisions
(73%).
- Specific areas of their health that men want to work on include
improving their level of fitness (85%), reducing their
fatigue/boosting their energy levels (83%) and improving their
diet/nutrition (84%).
- Despite the common misconception that men avoid seeing a
doctor, most men (94%) are proactive about seeing their doctor.
Many men (84%) also say they talk to their pharmacist, including
when they have a question about a prescription medication or an
over-the-counter (OTC) product.
- When a health issue arises, most men say they have enough
knowledge to identify it (87%) and figure out what to do about it
(90%).
The survey also found that sexual health is an important
priority for men in the U.S. – and that "sexual health" means much
more to them than just sex itself. Key findings on this topic from
the U.S. portion of the survey include the following:
- Nearly 1 in 3 men (30%) say sexual health is one of the most
important elements of their overall health and wellness – and this
doesn't solely apply to younger men. The number of men ages 55+ who
say sexual health is one of the most important elements of their
overall health and wellness is the same as that of men ages 18-25
(30%).
- Men believe sexual health is a multifaceted mix of both
physical and emotional factors, including the ability to perform
sexual intercourse (84%), a regular frequency of intercourse (75%),
the ability to achieve sexual satisfaction (84%), being free of
genital diseases or infections (92%), and a sense of emotional
intimacy with their partner (83%).
- Most men (74%) say having a healthy sexual relationship is
critical to their happiness.
"The results of this survey are promising, as they suggest that
men are more proactive than ever when it comes to their health and
wellness," said Ana Fadich, Vice
President of Men's Health Network. "They also reaffirm something we
have heard first-hand from men across the country, which is that
sexual health is a critical aspect of both their health and
happiness. It will be important for us to keep this in mind as we
continue our efforts to empower men to live healthier lives."
The U.S. portion of this survey was conducted online by Harris
Poll on behalf of Chattem, Inc., the U.S. consumer healthcare
division of Sanofi, in partnership with the Men's Health Network, a
non-profit organization that advocates for men's health from
August 31 to September 6, 2016 among
2,031 U.S adult men and women aged 18 or older, including 832 men.
Data are weighted where necessary by gender, age, race/ethnicity,
region, education, and income. Visit MensHealthNetwork.org for more
information.
About Chattem
Chattem, Inc. is the U.S. consumer
healthcare division of Sanofi. Founded in 1879 as the
Chattanooga Medicine Company, Chattem is now one of the leading
manufacturers and marketers of branded consumer healthcare products
in the United States. With more
than 30 well-known brands, including ACT® Fluoride Mouth
Rinse, Allegra®, Cortizone-10®, Gold
Bond®, Icy Hot®, Nasacort® Allergy
24HR and Rolaids®, Chattem's products are medicine
cabinet staples in millions of homes.
For more information, please visit www.chattem.com
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discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused
on patients' needs. Sanofi is organized into five global business
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Markets, Sanofi Genzyme, Sanofi Pasteur and Merial. Sanofi is
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About Men's Health Network
The Men's Health Network is
an international non-profit organization with the mission to
educate and advocate for men's health. The organization provides
awareness messages, learning material, screening programs and
advocacy opportunities to reach men and boys where they work, live,
pray and play.
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