The Real Face of Men’s Health report

Take a look at what men's health really looks like. And what it means for men, and everyone around them.

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The experiences

We listened to countless stories. Men not knowing the risks, leaving it too late to seek professional healthcare, or having a poor experience when they do, and much more. All to create a clearer picture of men's health.

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The impact

Men's health doesn't just affect men alone. Every day, we hear from wives, mothers, sisters, partners, mates, neighbours, children, teachers and doctors. Their stories, along with men's, create the real face of men's health.

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The benefits

Preventing avoidable conditions in men and improving the day-to-day lives of men and those closest to them can save the UK billions.

Numbers don't lie

Some stats we must fix.

Dramatic image showing a young man. The figure "64%" is superimposed in large white text.

64% of men wait more than seven days with symptoms before visiting the doctor.

Dramatic photo of an elderly man receiving bad medical news while sitting next to his spouse. The figure "2 in 5" is superimposed in large white text.
Dramatic photo of an elderly man receiving bad medical news while sitting next to his spouse. The figure "2 in 5" is superimposed in large white text.

Almost two in five (39%) UK men die prematurely, before they are 75 years old.

Dramatic image showing an infant, lovingly held by an elderly male relative. The figure "-4 years" is superimposed in large white text.

A boy born in the UK in 2021 can expect to live four years less than a girl.

Where men live predicts how long they live

Our interactive map lays out new data on premature mortality in every UK parliamentary constituency.

Photo of stylised embedded map showing male premature death rates, based on local electorates and constituency.