Review of sexual health issues linked with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males

• DOI: 10.14221/aihjournal.v2n2.1
• Publication Date: 2022-06-27T06:40:13Z
• Authors: Veronica Collins; Tamara Swann; ; Jane Burns; ; Tim Moss; ; Mick Adams
• Keywords: Silence

There are well established links between male sexual health conditions and chronic disease, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD) type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Erectile dysfunction (ED) low testosterone two that relatively common among the wider population. However, there is a lack of data specifically about these problems Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander males. One most important findings research regarding ED can be risk marker for future CVD or undiagnosed T2DM. Understanding lead to more holistic care males, including benefits earlier diagnosis treatment. Raising awareness issues creating safe spaces males talk may also prevent some from suffering in silence with problem.