THE NHS will be told how to help men live as long as women in England’s first ever men’s health strategy.
Ministers are drawing up the document with the help of experts who have 12 weeks to submit their suggestions.
The strategy will aim to reduce rates of suicide, type 2 diabetes and , as well as improving care for prostate and testicular cancers.
English men die an average of four years younger than women, with a life expectancy of 78.8 years compared to 82.8.
A strategy was published in 2022 by the previous government.
The Department of has now launched a call for evidence for people to submit information and guidance for the men’s policy.
It will aim to improve disease prevention, speed up diagnosis and develop better treatments.
Too many men are dying young
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Officials must also encourage blokes to use the health service properly as they are typically than women.
Amy O’Connor, of men’s health charity , said: “Too many men are dying too young and this is a once in a generation opportunity for positive change.”;
Health Secretary added: “Every day, men across England are dying early from preventable causes.
“They are hit harder by a range of conditions, while tragically suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50.
“We will tackle these issues head on through a men's health strategy, and this call for evidence is the crucial next step in understanding what works, what doesn't, and how we can design services men will actually use.”;
