Why Men's Health Matters
The Reality of Men’s Health Today
On average, men in the UK live nearly four years less than women. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for men, and significantly more men die early from cardiovascular disease than women.
More men experience overweight or obesity than women, despite making up only one in twenty of the 1.3 million people attending weight management programmes in the UK. Men are more likely to develop lifestyle-related health conditions like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Men are more likely to suffer from social isolation, far less likely to seek help for their mental health, and account for three out of four suicides - with suicide being the leading cause of death for men under 50.
The way forward
​It’s true that the UK’s men don’t have it bad compared to some other groups.
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Championing men's health isn't about asking people to feel sorry for men or put them first, nor is it about deprioritising women's health.
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It’s about ensuring that both men and women receive the tailored support they need. It's about acknowledging there's nothing inevitable about premature male death, and that we have the ability to change this. ​​​​
It's also about maximising the ripple effect that occurs when men engage with their physical and mental health. They become better husbands, friends, sons and colleagues. They set positive examples for their children and create healthier families. They contribute to a stronger, safer communities.
My Mission
​​​​​The way men think about health is often different from women.
They are less likely to seek help, less likely to discuss health concerns, and more likely to "power through" issues until they reach crisis point.
That’s why we need approaches designed specifically for men - ones that speak their language, acknowledge their challenges, and break down the stigma of seeking support.​
Of particular ​​importance is the need for evidence-based nutrition support for men. Nutrition plays a foundational role in men's physical and mental health, yet it seldom receives the attention it deserves - and when it does, it's often seen through the lens of aesthetics & performance, rather than health.
Interestingly, only 10% of nutrition professionals in the UK are men (BDA: 10%, AfN: 14%, BANT: 4%), highlighting an opportunity for more male role models in the nutrition industry, which I believe will encourage a more holistic health narrative amongst men in the UK.
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By offering health and nutrition support that resonates with men, meets them where they are, and removes the barriers to taking action, I hope to improve outcomes not just for men, but for everyone around them.
My work in Men's Health
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Delivery
Three years as Senior Nutritionist on the UK’s largest digital weight management programme for men
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Consulting on community-based men's health initiatives
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Educational and behaviour change programme design​
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Advocacy
Men's health talks & workshops
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Podcasts (Let's Talk Heart Health, The Dietitian Cafe)
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Resource development & copywriting
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Outreach
Health engagement projects in collaboration with the British Obesity Society
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Supporting & connecting men's health charities​