When it comes to health, men really are the weaker sex and this is an imbalance that needs redressing, say experts.
Men are more likely to get cancer than women and are also more likely to die from it.
Heart disease, strokes and obesity are other conditions with a heavier toll in men.
And when it comes to happiness, women again appear to have the upper hand if you look at suicide rates.
From the list of male ailments it is clear that many are related to unhealthy lifestyle choices, like drinking, smoking and a poor diet with little exercise.
Experts also know that men are particularly bad at seeking medical help even when they need it.
But is it fair to lay the blame with men themselves?
The Men's Health Forum is launching a new campaign to tackle this poor health record.
It says too many men are still dying far too young.
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11674950
Men are more likely to get cancer than women and are also more likely to die from it.
Heart disease, strokes and obesity are other conditions with a heavier toll in men.
And when it comes to happiness, women again appear to have the upper hand if you look at suicide rates.
From the list of male ailments it is clear that many are related to unhealthy lifestyle choices, like drinking, smoking and a poor diet with little exercise.
Experts also know that men are particularly bad at seeking medical help even when they need it.
But is it fair to lay the blame with men themselves?
The Men's Health Forum is launching a new campaign to tackle this poor health record.
It says too many men are still dying far too young.
Full article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11674950
