Men and Their Health

During the past decade, interest in men's health has gained increasing popular and academic interest. The life expectancy of men is lagging significantly behind that of women, worldwide and across the classes, and male suicide is on the increase, yet significant contributing factors, including unhealthy lifestyles and reluctance to seek medical help, are little understood.Taking into consideration the social and biological contexts of men's health, this unique book draws upon empirical research in order to explore the connections between masculinity, social inequality, behaviour and health. Topics discussed include:- the gendered nature of men's health- the impacts of gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality and age- new qualitative research with working class white males- the interconnections between, masculinity, social inequality, behaviour and healthMen and their Health provides a synthesis of current key theoretical and policy issues around men's health as well as evidence on models and approaches to good practice designed to improve men's health, reduce inequalities in health and promote access to appropriate health care.Essential reading for academics and students in health studies, health policy and public health, medical sociology and gender studies, this book will also appeal to health, public health and social care practitioners.Dolan is the author of 'Men and Their Health ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415394505 and ISBN 0415394503.