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Councils back Men’s Health Strategy announcement
The LGA responds to the Health and Social Care Secretary's announcement of a Men’s Health Strategy.
Responding to the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting announcing a Men’s Health Strategy, Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s Community Wellbeing Board, said:
“We are very pleased the Secretary of State has announced a men’s health strategy, which the LGA has been calling for.
“As we have previously warned, men are facing a silent health crisis, dying nearly four years earlier than women with high rates of cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and suicides.
“Innovative local initiatives led by councils are making strides, but national action is needed which recognises men’s health as a national concern.”