World BPH Day: Men’s Prostate Health Awareness
About 24 percent of Filipino men aged 50-59 suffer from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) with at least moderate symptoms.
A campaign titled “FUN to be WISE on BPH” has been initiated by GlaxoSmithKline Philippines (GSK), a global leading healthcare company, aimed at informing Filipinos about BPH symptoms so men can consult their doctors and achieve better quality of life of Filipino men.
GSK observed World BPH Day on June 25 this year with the “FUN to be WISE on BPH” advocacy in order raise awareness about the disease.
According to the Harvard Medical School, most men eventually develop some type of prostate problem, including BPH. Patients affected by BPH often have to deal with sleep disruption and sexual dysfunction. Their daily activities and outdoor trips are also limited and can be a source of embarrassment. If untreated, BPH can also lead to Acute Urinary Retention (AUR) and may require surgery.
In the Philippines, many men aged 5059 years old suffer from at least moderate symptoms of BPH, a common disease that causes the prostate to increase in size as a man ages. BPH is not malignant or cancerous but it can affect the flow of urine. Whether it is incontinence or painful urination, it definitely hinders the way a person lives.
Every man at the prime of his life deserves a life where he can enjoy the things that he loves to do – such as trips with his family and sports like biking and hiking – without any hindrances and discomforts caused by BPH.
The “FUN to be WISE” advocacy addresses not just men but every person to take action. Men are urged to consult their doctors while others can tell the important men in their lives to seek medical advice and treatment.
The good thing about BPH is that the symptoms are noticeable.
With GSK’s “FUNWISE” acronym, which is based on the International Prostate Symptom Score, men can know if they are experiencing symptoms of BPH.