South East Technological University (SETU) has announced a major contribution to men’s health research. A SETU lecturer and Director of the National Centre for Men’s Health is a lead author of The Real Face of Men’s Health report, launched today by Movember.

The report highlights urgent concerns about men’s health in Ireland. Two in five men die before age 75, while men are 40% more likely than women to die early from leading causes. Health inequalities are stark, with men in deprived areas 150% more likely to die prematurely.

The five biggest causes of years of life lost are heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and suicide. Together, these cost Ireland over €1 billion in 2023, with €716 million considered preventable.

The report also explores masculinity, cultural change, and their impact on men’s health outcomes. It stresses that improving men’s health benefits families, communities, and wider society.

SETU Vice President for Research, Innovation and Impact, Prof Marie Claire Van Hout, praised the work as an example of research shaping policy. The report urges government to back the National Men’s Action Plan with €10 million in funding.

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