Pierre Fabre
New ways to care  

As they get older, men are faced with a number of health challenges:Cardiovascular diseases, urinary, diabetes, cancer, depression... The onset of symptoms may appear to be silent and certain symptoms, even if they are becoming more frequent may not seem all that important. That's why, to mark Men's Health Month, we're launching an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging men over 50 to take care of their health. Did you know? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is more common in men than in women over the age of 50.  25% of French people aged 45 to 54 have hypertension, and only 50% are diagnosed (1). The prevalence of type 2 diabetes increases with age and is higher in men than in women of the same age group.In French men aged 45-54, the number of cases is multiplied by a factor of 16 (2).. The probability of having a stroke increases markedly after age 50 in men.Of the 120,000 myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) detected each year, 1/3 occur in people under 60 (3).. Cholesterol :  45% of French men aged 45-54 present an increase in bad LDL cholesterol levels (4). Colorectal cancer: 95% of colon cancers occur after age 50, with 23,200 men affected each year. Only 34.6% (in 2021) of French people aged 50 to 74 underwent the recommended screenings (5)...   5 essential screenings for men over 50 for early diagnosis 1.    Colorectal cancer: search for blood in the stools (screening test, +/-coloscopy). 2.    Prostate cancer: digital rectal examination, PSA dosage (Prostate Specific Antigen)  3.   Type 2 diabetes: blood test 4.    High cholesterol: blood test 5.    Skin cancer: dermatological examination   After age 50, more than half of all men suffer from urinary problems  The frequent and urgent need to urinate, delayed drops, frequent night-time trips to the toilet, loss of libido, urinary incontinence... Most of these "private" problems are common among men, especially after age 50. Did you know? 1 in 2 men over 50 suffer from urinary problems that may be linked to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (5). 25% of men over 50 suffer from erectile dysfunction (ED) (6). 10-12% of men suffer from Overactive Bladder (OAB) after age 50 (7).. Over 71,000 men over the age of 50 develop prostate cancer every year, with an average of 9,000 prostate cancer deaths per year (8). Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia In men of a certain age, urinary disorders are very often linked to what is known as "prostate enlargement" or "Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia" (BPH). The prostate is a chestnut-sized gland located under the bladder, in front of the rectum. It surrounds the upper part of the urethra, the urinary canal that exits the bladder and allows the passage of urine and semen. Together with the seminal vesicles, it is involved in the production of seminal fluid, a component of semen.  

For the 3rd year in a row, Pierre Fabre Laboratories is proud to be listed in the World’s Best Employers ranking. This ranking, compiled by the American magazine FORBES and the independent German market research firm Statista, places Pierre Fabre at Top 6 among cosmetic companies and Top 7 among pharmaceutical companies.   This year, Pierre Fabre has moved up another 7 places in the overall ranking, rising to the 111th position out of the 800 companies selected (118th place in 2022) and placing amongthe Top 20 French companies.    To compile this best employers ranking, Statista surveyed 170,000 employees from more than 50 countries working for multinational companies and institutions. The questionnaire covered various aspects such as corporate impact and image, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility. 

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women1, with more than 2 million new cases reported each year worldwide.2  It accounts for 1 in 4 annual cancer cases globally.1 Breast cancer is the leading cause of death by cancer in women.2   Although more frequent after age 50, breast cancer can also occur in younger patients.1 Also, even though most breast cancer cases occur in women, it can also occur in men (around 1% of cases).3  Importance of early detection  Early detection is essential. The earlier a cancer is detected, the better the chances of curing it. It is important that you are familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel and you should report any changes to your health care provider right away.  The most common symptoms of breast cancer are changes in the breasts, the lump in the breast being the most common, but not the only one.3  Signs that should alert women and men:3  A lump in the breast  Change in the size or shape of the breast  Dimpling of the skin or thickening in the breast tissue  An inverted nipple  Rash on the nipple  Discharge from the nipple  Swelling or a lump in the armpit  Pain or discomfort in the breast that doesn’t go away  Skin redness  Skin thickening  In most cases, breast cancer is asymptomatic. Getting regular screening tests is the most reliable way to detect breast cancer early. Check with your doctor if you are eligible and get information about screening frequency. 4,5         How to do self-examination?4