Strategy on the Health and Wellbeing of Men in the WHO European Region

In recent years, the health and wellbeing of men has received increasing attention in the WHO European Region.  A key trigger for this attention has been the high level of premature mortality among men - particularly in Eastern Europe.  However, the focus on men’s health has also been driven by a growing body of evidence that provides a better understanding of how gender intersects with social, economic, environmental, political and cultural determinants which influence exposure to risk factors and interactions with health systems.  At a meeting of the WHO Europe Regional Committee in Rome on 19th September 2018, the delegates approved a new men's health strategy which aims to inform action by Member States to improve men’s health and wellbeing while promoting gender equality.  Find out more at: www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/378165/68wd12e_MensHealthStrategy_180480.pdf?ua=1