Named: The towns and cities where men are more likely to die prematurely
Movember has released statistics that show more than 130,000 lives are being lost each year.
A new report from men’s health charity Movember has named the places in England and Scotland where men are more likely to die prematurely.
The data's unveiled the disparities in men’s health outcomes across the UK, with men in deprived areas facing significantly higher risks of premature death.
The report found men in parts of Birmingham, Leeds, Blackpool and Glasgow were most likely to die before their time. It also found:
- Men in deprived constituencies are 81% more likely to die prematurely compared to those in the least deprived areas
- Nearly 2 in 5 male deaths in the UK are premature, translating to 133,000 lives lost each year to preventable causes
- Preventable diseases in men cost the UK economy an estimated £9.4 billion in 2023
New Movember report
Movember’s report calls for urgent action from the new government to launch a dedicated men's health strategy.
The areas in England where men are more likely to die prematurely are:
- Birmingham, Ladywood - 896 per 100,000 deaths
- Leeds Central - 834 per 100,000
- Blackpool South - 827 per 100,000
- Blackley and Broughton - 780 per 100,000
- Liverpool, Walton - 772 per 100,000
- Preston - 756 per 100,000
- Leicester West - 749 per 100,000
- Blackburn - 741 per 100,000
- Birmingham, Erdington - 719 per 100,000
- West Bromwich West - 714 per 100,000
The charity says there's a need for "comprehensive healthcare reform, strengthening men's health literacy and appointing dedicated health officials for men's health in both England and Scotland."
Premature deaths in Scotland
The constituencies in Scotland where men are dying more prematurely are:
- Glasgow City - 800 per 100,000 deaths
- Inverclyde - 775 per 100,000
- Dundee City - 760 per 100,000
- North Lanarkshire - 740 per 100,000
- West Dunbartonshire - 725 per 100,000
- East Ayrshire - 710 per 100,000
- Renfrewshire - 700 per 100,000
- South Lanarkshire - 690 per 100,000
- Clackmannanshire - 680 per 100,000
- Falkirk - 670 per 100,000
"A wake-up call" for men's health
Michelle Terry, CEO of Movember, calls the report findings "a wake-up call to the unacceptable state of men’s health across the UK."
She stresses the need for "real change, advocating for investment in education and healthcare reforms tailored to the unique needs of all genders.
"Movember’s report is not just a collection of data; it’s a call to action to save lives and transform the future of men’s health in the UK."