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Why men must prioritise their well-being

Why men must prioritise their well-being
Why men must prioritise their well-being (Photo: iStock)

Men die younger than women. Men are over-represented in almost every major disease category. Their masculine norms and the nature of paid work contribute to this. Yet, their health issues are not just about them; they matter to everyone.

While these may look like cold facts about men’s health, they are from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a global agency that knows quite a bit more about global health issues.

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