Men's health in Australia

[4] Men's health in Australia encompasses a range of areas, including but not limited to, mental, physical and social well-being.

Some of the major issues in these areas, impacting men of all ages, are smoking, alcohol, obesity, lack of exercise and prostate cancer.

[2] In 2007, the Australian government, as part of an election commitment, promised to develop the first 'National Male Health Policy'.

The DoHa policy focuses on six key action areas:[6] Men often have trouble identifying when they may be suffering from a mental health condition.

Many things can effect and impact a male's social well-being including employment, education, relationships, addiction and injury.

[11] Being unable to read or write can have a huge impact on a male, especially in regard to his ability to gain knowledge in order to be able to make a difference to his own health and those closest to him.