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What's the difference between men and women's health?

One of the biggest differences is that young men (and older men too!) are more likely to ignore the signs of ill-health and delay an appointment at the doctor, the dentist or the optician. Young women are not so reluctant. So, why are young men like this?

According to health workers one of the main reasons is because they take greater risks with their health. This doesn't just mean driving fast cars, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or engaging in dangerous sports. It includes ignoring natural health warnings. Men tend to leave things until their health has deteriorated whereas women seem to seek advice more quickly. Statistics show that on average, men die seven years younger than women and that men are far more likely to commit suicide than young women.

So, why are young men like this?

According to health workers one of the main reasons is because they take greater risks with their health. This doesn't just mean driving fast cars, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or engaging in dangerous sports. It includes ignoring natural health warnings. Men tend to leave things until their health has deteriorated whereas women seem to seek advice more quickly. Statistics show that on average, men die seven years younger than women and that young men are far more likely to commit suicide than young women.

Young men have worries too

A recent survey called Leading Lads reports on what's really going on for 1,400 young men across the UK. It has highlighted 10 key areas that lads worry about. these include; schoolwork and exams, money, their looks, relationships outside the family, conflict at home, job hunting, failure at sport, sexual performance feeling powerless and being followed or attacked. The survey also found that boys felt they weren't listened to and that their confidence drops dramatically around the age of 19.

Leading Lads shows how adults can help to increase men's self esteem, how to deal with families and other relationships and how to make them feel more in control of their lives.