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This report is structured into two parts. Part 1 comprises an introduction which provides a concise overview of men, maleness and masculinity. This is followed by an analysis considering the structure of the male population and provides a picture of the implications for how men live, are educated and work. A section reviewing men’s lifestyles and preventable risk factors gives a detailed overview of men’s health behaviours, which in the most part contribute to much of men’s premature mortality. In the section reviewing the issues of men’s access to health services we present the gender variations that impact on men’s interactions with health services.
In Part two the section on Health Status presents the overall state of men’s health. The subsequent chapters address specific health conditions and the impact they have on men and their health.
Each chapter highlights the main points followed by a stand alone summary of the contents. The rest of the chapter discusses the issues in detail supported by data as referenced. The references are provided in an alphabetical list at the end of each section.