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Men's health

Lifestyle choices are important factors in men's health. By smoking, drinking too much, eating poorly, not exercising enough and not paying attention to their health, men put themselves at risk of developing different health problems.

Men are more likely to suffer from serious health problems, such as cancer and heart disease, than women. Contributing to this is the fact that men are generally:

  • less likely to seek medical treatment
  • not as aware of health issues
  • not as willing to adopt healthier lifestyle choices.

Many causes of serious illnesses are preventable. Start improving your health now—if you make simple lifestyle changes you can help improve your chances of living a longer, healthier and happier life.

The main health concerns affecting men are:

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Last updated
18 April 2013

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