Two in five men die young because they fail to take their health seriously - and avoid going to the doctor experts warn READ MORE: Why being a 'man's man' could add years to your life By Shaun Wooller Health Editor Published: 19:01 EDT, 16 July 2024 | Updated: 19:52 EDT, 16 July 2024 e-mail View comments Thousands of men are dying prematurely in the UK every week because of society's failure to take their health seriously, a damning report warns today. The Real Face of Men's Health report says two in five men (39 per cent) die younger than they should, meaning 133,000 a year are lost too soon. Many could have been saved with improved access to screening for diseases such as prostate cancer or by breaking the taboos that delay them coming forward for care, it adds.
Others would have lived longer if they had received help to improve their lifestyles, including cutting back on alcohol , junk food and smoking — and doing more exercise. Men are less likely to attend health screening appointments and check-ups with their GP than women, putting them at risk of late diagnosis of illnesses such as cancer and heart disease Internet personality Sam Cornforth and former TOWIE star Pete Wicks partnered with Movember ahead of testicular cancer awareness month in April The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in London raised money and awareness for Movember in May The charity Movember claims men's health has been 'relegated to the sidelines' and says its report should serve as a 'wake-up call'.