The Real Face of Men’s Health report

Take a look at what men's health really looks like. And what it means for men, and everyone around them.

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Movember

The experiences

We listened to countless stories. Men not knowing the risks, leaving it too late to seek professional healthcare, or having a poor experience when they do, and much more. All to create a clearer picture of men's health.

Movember

The impact

Men's health doesn't just affect men alone. Every day, we hear from wives, mothers, sisters, partners, mates, neighbours, children, teachers and doctors. Their stories, along with men's, create the real face of men's health.

Movember

The benefits

Preventing avoidable conditions in men and improving the day-to-day lives of men and those closest to them can save Australia billions.

Numbers don't lie

Some stats we must fix.

Dramatic photo of an elderly man receiving bad medical news while sitting next to his spouse. The figure "2 in 5" is superimposed in large white text.

Almost two in five (37%) men living in Australia die prematurely. These deaths are, for the most part, preventable.

Dramatic image showing a young man. The figure "1 in 3" is superimposed in large white text.

1 in 3 men living in Australia feel confused or overwhelmed by health information.

Dramatic image showing a female carer lifting an elderly man from his chair. The figure "35%" is superimposed in large white text.

35% of informal caregivers report having to leave or change their job to support the men they look after.

Where men live predicts how long they live

Our interactive map lays out new data on premature mortality in every Australian electorate.

Photo of stylised embedded map showing male premature death rates, based on local electorates.