Foreword

Dear readers

Many of you may be surprised to see a men’s health booklet with your issue of Her World. Truth is, women these days are often the influencers, and even decision makers for seeking healthcare for their families.

Women more than men, worry about food, vitamins and health. We encourage and make sure we eat right, rest and exercise, and nudge the (often stubborn) boyfriend, husband, brother or father to do the same.

Put simply, women often are the ‘champions’ of healthcare in the family.

It is for this reason that SingHealth has produced this booklet. In "Know Your Man Inside Out", we highlight the top health concerns affecting the men in our lives. A team of doctors from across the SingHealth institutions, all specialists in their particular fields, have worked to give you bite-size explanations on crucial information.

Based on their vast knowledge and experience, these experts discuss symptoms and offer possible treatment options. Our doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, are here to help you if you need to see someone.

Education and awareness is really the first step in the search for good health. So, do use the booklet as a guide for yourself to Know Your Man Inside Out – and pass it to him as a gentle reminder of how he can take better care of himself…especially for you!

Mrs Karen Koh
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) and Singapore General Hospital