The map shows men in Plymouth are more likely to die early

A recent report has revealed a shocking disparity in early death rates among men across Devon. A study by men’s health charity Movember found that men living in one part of Plymouth were more than twice as likely to die before reaching 75 compared to other parts of Devon.

The premature death rate in the Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency is 554 in every 100,000 males per year. Torbay follows closely at 544 per 100,000 males, followed by Plymouth, Moor View at 489 per 100,000, and Exeter at 479 per 100,000.

In contrast, South West Devon reports a significantly lower premature death rate, with 253 people dying early per 100,000 – less than half the rate of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport.

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Totnes reports the next lowest rate in the county at 281 per 100,000, followed by Tiverton and Honiton, and East Devon both reporting a rate of 296 per 100,000.

The report highlights that men living in the country’s most deprived areas are 81% more likely to die young than those in wealthier areas.

In a national context, the report reveals that two out of every five men die of preventable causes before the age of 75, which equates to 133,000 men a year. And men’s health in the UK was found to be worse than in many other wealthy countries, reports DevonLive.

It said a boy born in the UK in 2021 could expect to live 78.7 years less than a girl, three years less than boys in Switzerland, 2.6 years less than boys in Australia and 1.3 years less than boys in Ireland. is

As our interactive map shows, there are also big differences within our country:

The Glasgow North East parliamentary constituency has the highest premature death rate for males anywhere in Great Britain. Every year, 1,012 men out of every 100,000 die prematurely in that area.

Men in the area are almost twice as likely to die before age 75 as women. Glasgow East has the next highest premature death rate at 967 per 100,000, followed by Glasgow South West (943 per 100,000), Glasgow Central (927 per 100,000), Birmingham, Ladywood (896), Glasgow North West (864), 834), and Blackpool South. (827).

Overall, men living in the 10 constituencies with the highest rates of premature death were 3.5 times more likely to die early than men living in the 10 constituencies with the lowest rates. North East Hampshire has the lowest rate of prematurity in Great Britain.

Men under the age of 75 die at a rate of 223 per 100,000 people. It is 4.5 times less than Glasgow North East.

Twickenham has the next lowest rate in the country at 245 per 100,000 males. It was followed by Beckenham (248 per 100,000), South West Devon (253 per 100,000) and Sheffield, Hallam (260 per 100,000).

Michelle Terry, chief executive of Movember, commented: “The report’s findings should serve as a wake-up call to the unacceptable state of men’s health across the UK. For too long, men’s health has been pushed to the sidelines of wider health conversations. Men’s health does not exist in a vacuum.

“If we are to reduce these tragic numbers and better support the men in our lives, real change is urgently needed. We must invest in education, health system reforms to meet the unique needs of all genders and have a dedicated men’s health strategy. If we really want to make progress.”

Movember, a leading charity changing the face of men’s health, emphasizes that leading causes of death such as lung cancer and heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, moderating alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy diet and staying fit. has. Screenings and appointments.

In England and Wales, suicide remains the leading cause among men aged 20 to 34, with the overall male suicide rate three times higher than that of women, which is particularly concerning.

Alastair Campbell, former Downing Street communications director, co-host of The Rest is Politics Podcast and mental health advocate, backed the campaign: “For too long this country has been going backwards on policies that directly support men’s health.

“Particularly in terms of mental health, while there has been real progress in attitudes and awareness, services and policies to tackle depression and anxiety are moving in the opposite direction.

“The New Labor Government has a brilliant opportunity to be bold and change the face of men’s health and this starts with a Men’s Health Strategy.”

A spokesman for the Department of Health and Social Care said: “It is this Government’s mission to get the NHS back on its feet and that is for everyone.

“We know men can be reluctant to engage with health and other support services. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness and we encourage them to speak to their GP if they are concerned about their mental or physical health.

“Prevention is better than cure, so this Government will shift the focus of healthcare from simply treating disease to supporting people to live long, healthy lives.”