The UK government wants to make a plan to help men's health. Men in the UK often have unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking too much. This makes them live about four years less than women. Experts say it's not just about habits; men also don't know much about health and don't visit doctors often.
Many men feel they must be tough and not ask for help, which makes health problems worse. Men in poorer areas have even more health problems and die younger. Health services don't always fit men's needs, especially for those with jobs that make it hard to see a doctor. Even though there are health checks available, not many men go to them.
There are ways to help men be healthier. Programs like Men's Sheds let men work on projects together and talk about health. Experts want a big plan to teach men about health and encourage them to take care of themselves. Simple things like checking waist size and talking about health can help a lot. The government sees this plan as a chance to make men's health better and help them live longer.
Original news source: Why men are so unhealthy – and what can be done (BBC)
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– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will take turns acting out different unhealthy habits mentioned in the article (like smoking, drinking, or avoiding the doctor) without speaking. The rest of the class will guess what they are acting out.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students will walk around the classroom and ask each other if they think men's health should be a priority. They will record the opinions of their classmates and then share the results with the class.
– MIND MAP
Instructions: As a class, create a mind map on the board about menβs health. Start with "Men's Health" in the center and branch out with ideas from the article, such as unhealthy habits, health services, and ways to improve health.
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Write key vocabulary words from the article (like "health," "doctor," "smoking," "habits") on slips of paper. Students will take turns drawing a word and illustrating it on the board while their classmates guess the word.
– TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
Instructions: Each student will think of three statements related to the article. Two statements will be true, and one will be a lie. They will share their statements with a partner, who will guess which is the lie. Then, they can share their findings with the class.
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The UK government wants to make a plan to help men become healthier.
Men in the UK live about four years less than women because they often have unhealthy habits.
Some unhealthy habits that men have include smoking and drinking too much alcohol.
Many men feel they must be tough and do not want to ask for help with their health.
Men have more health problems and die younger in poorer areas.
One program mentioned is called Men's Sheds, where men can work on projects and talk about health.
Some simple things that can help men be healthier are checking their waist size and talking about health.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The UK wants to make a plan to help men's health. Men in the UK often have unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking too much. This makes them about four years less than women. say it's not just about habits; men also don't know much about health and don't visit doctors often. Many men feel they must be tough and not ask for help, which makes health worse. Men in poorer have even more health problems and die younger. services don't always fit men's needs, especially for those with jobs that make it hard to see a doctor. Even though there are health available, not many men go to them. There are ways to help men be . like Men's Sheds let men work on projects together and talk about health. Experts want a big plan to teach men about health and encourage them to take care of themselves. things like checking size and talking about health can a lot. The government sees this plan as a chance to make men's health better and help them live longer.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is a healthy habit you have?
2. Do you think it's important for men to visit doctors? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if someone you know doesn't take care of their health?
4. Do you like talking about health with your friends? Why or why not?
5. What is a way you think men can be healthier?
6. Do you think men should ask for help when they are not feeling well? Why?
7. How would you feel if you had to wait a long time to see a doctor?
8. What is something you do to stay healthy?
9. Do you think more men should join programs like Men's Sheds? Why or why not?
10. How would you feel if you lived in an area with fewer doctors?
11. Do you think it is okay for men to show their feelings about health? Why?
12. What is a good way to encourage someone to be healthier?
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