The plan also highlights the five-year life expectancy gap between men in deprived areas and men in more well-off areas. Men also remain more likely to die by suicide than women, with new targets in the plan to help support men facing mental health challenges. Skin cancer risks for construction workers and farmers, as well as lung cancer risks from smoking, are among key areas highlighted. The plan warns “male life expectancy remains 3.6 years lower than female life expectancy [80.5 v 84.1 years]”. While many men are aware of risks from prostate cancer, there is less awareness the biggest cause of cancer deaths among men is lung cancer, at 21%.

Source: Irish Examiner November 19, 2024 19:00 UTC