Protecting men's mental health in the Permian Basin

Protecting men's mental health in the Permian Basin

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Men tend to live five years less compared to women, shared Rohith Saravanan, the Chief Medical Officer at Midland Health. Men in the Permian Basin are no exception to this. The lifestyle that tends to come with oilfield work often puts men in West Texas at higher risk for obesity, heart disease, chronic stress and diabetes, said Dr. Saravanan. Simple steps can help improve the overall health of the men in the…