Federal male policy
May 10, 2010
THE government on Friday
launched Australia’s first National
Male Health Policy, which gives a
framework for improving the health
of all males and achieving equal
outcomes for population groups of
men at risk of poor health.
The policy encourages men to
take individual action to improve
their own health, as well as
outlining initiatives that can be
undertaken by the health system
and community to improve the
health of Australian males with a
clear focus on preventive health for
males at different life stages.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation
of Australia (PCFA) welcomed the
policy, saying that men’s health in
general “is long overdue for
increased attention.
“In order to lessen the impact of
prostate cancer on the almost
20,000 Australian men who will be
diagnosed this year alone, prostate
cancer will require particular
government commitment and
substantial additional resources,”
said PCFA ceo Andrew Giles.
Copies of the policy documents
are available on 02 6269 1000.
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