Mark Brooks from the Men and Boys Coalition has expressed that men's health is in crisis and welcomed the government's commitment to a strategic approach rather than piecemeal solutions.

A significant concern highlighted by the DHSC is that suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, with men representing 75% of all suicide cases.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for a comprehensive men's health strategy to tackle preventable causes of early male deaths.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will provide a call for evidence for 12 weeks on its website, encouraging widespread participation.

Health leaders are emphasizing the need for action to close the life expectancy gap, as men in England live almost four years shorter on average than women.

This disparity in life expectancy has prompted health leaders to seek input on England's first men's health plan.

Brooks advocates for a comprehensive strategy to improve men's health, a demand that has been longstanding within the community.

Despite these pressing issues, earlier in 2025, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected the proposal to appoint a 'minister for men' to address men's health and related concerns.

Starmer's dismissal came amid ongoing discussions about the need for governance addressing various men's health issues.