Issue #84
September 2008

• Prostate Cancer
• Major Health Hazard
• What's killing Australia's
  Plumbers?
• Take Heart
• Getting to Know You
• In Brief
• A depressing fact about
  depression
• Did you know
• All Gut and Know Glory?
• Product Profile:
  Blundstone 172 Safety Boot
• Life Saving Jocks
• Expanding the Network
• Price Changes

What’s killing Australia’s plumbers

Plumbing is tough, physical work.

With all the best care in the world, there are still risks. Walls fall down, trenches cave in, biohazards escape. As with any physical work your back could go. And the Australian sun isn’t always friendly.

Yet the most common health risks for plumbers are the same as they are for other men: heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Especially heart disease.

Men’s attitude to health needs to change. Don’t take it for granted, be aware of your health and take care of yourself.

Talk to your GP if you have any health concerns.