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Movember is all about men’s health

Medicover Genetics Editorial Team |
November 29, 2023

The month of November, also known as Movember, has been chosen as the month to raise awareness about men’s health. During Movember, men are encouraged to grow a moustache, or participate in an event to raise funds and awareness about different aspects of men’s health.

Our latest infographic describes the importance of raising awareness about men’s health, explains the role of the Movember Foundation, its mission, and how people can participate.

Topics covered in this infographic:

  • What is Movember and how it started?
  • The mission and impact of the Movember Foundation
  • What does Movember raise awareness about?
  • Important facts about the Movember Foundation
  • How can someone take part in Movember?
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References

The infographic was compiled using information from the following sources:

Movember – Changing the face of men’s health. Available from: https://us.movember.com/?home. Accessed 20 November 2023.

Prostate cancer statistics | World Cancer Research Fund International. WCRF International. Available from: https://www.wcrf.org/cancer-trends/prostate-cancer-statistics/. Accessed 20 November 2023.

Cancer of the Testis – Cancer Stat Facts. Available from: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/testis.html. Accessed 20 November 2023.

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