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Welsh men dying too young sparks call for a men's health strategy

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Ben Lidgey is wearing a grey cycling helmet and glasses. He is sat on a bicycle. Ben is wearing a black T-shirt with the visible text “MOVEMBER AMBASSADOR.” Trees and greenery are in the background with a partly cloudy sky.

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Welsh men dying too young sparks call for a dedicated men's health strategy

Overview

A new report from the men's charity Movember highlights that a third of men in Wales die before their 75th birthday, prompting calls for the Welsh government to develop a dedicated men's health plan. The report points to a reluctance among men to seek help for physical and mental health issues, preventable conditions, regional health inequalities, and the economic cost of premature male mortality. The Welsh government responded that its existing cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention strategies are already working to address these challenges.

Key points

  • A Movember report reveals that a third of men in Wales die before turning 75, with premature mortality rates significantly higher for men than women.
  • Common causes of early death include preventable conditions, certain cancers, heart, lung and liver diseases, drug and alcohol-related issues, and suicide.
  • The analysis estimates the cost of the top five causes of male premature death in the Welsh economy to be £1.4bn a year.
  • Experts and ambassadors, including football legend John Hartson and cancer survivor Ben Lidgey, emphasize men's reluctance to seek early medical help or mental health support.
  • The Welsh government stated it is already addressing men's health through existing prevention, early intervention, mental health support, and cancer screening strategies.
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