Men’s health: Let’s talk about it

This article was written by our partners at Vita Health

Why Men’s Health Matters

Statistics consistently show that men face unique health challenges. On average, men die younger than women, are more likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age and are less likely to seek help for both physical and mental health concerns.

Many men are less likely to visit the doctor or talk about their health than women are. Recent figures from a survey by the Office for National Statistics shows that only 32.2% of men contacted their GP in the last 28 days, compared to 45.3% of women.

Further still, for those unable to make contact with their GP, men were more likely to try to manage on their own, while women were more inclined to seek support through services like NHS 111, or their local pharmacy.