Although women tend to live several years longer than men and in better health, a recent survey of medical research papers showed that while 12% of the research papers were specifically directed at female health problems...only 0.7% were specifically concerned with male health.

The facts on Male Health clearly indicate that there is a need for radical change in the way men, male health and masculinity are perceived in our society. 

FACING THE FACTS ABOUT MALE  HEALTH IN AUSTRALIA

       Men represent 50% of the population.  They have:

         the worst health status

         the highest rates of health risk behaviour

         the lowest uptake of health services and

         the highest suicide rates in the population