Dr. Ray O’Connor discusses the disparity in life expectancy between men and women, along with the underrepresentation of men’s health issues. A study on men’s mental health following a breakup found that men seek help through self-help resources, social connections, and professional mental health care. Researchers propose the ‘5C Framework’ to design men’s health programs that address barriers related to masculinity norms. Another study explores the relationship between testosterone levels and health outcomes in older men. A long-term study on localized prostate cancer treatment options found low prostate cancer-specific mortality regardless of treatment. Trade-offs between benefits and harms must be considered when choosing treatment.
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