Men in New Zealand have a life expectancy 4 years less than women due to men accessing health services 30-40% less. This is partly due to a "she'll be right" attitude and reluctance to see doctors for illness or regular checkups. Key health issues addressed by Movember in 2008 were men's depression, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer, with 1 in 10 men experiencing depression but most not seeking help, and 2,700 prostate cancer diagnoses and 600 deaths annually.

2. The average life expectancy of a man in New Zealand is 4 years less than a woman

4. Men access health services 30-40% less than women

6. Why don’t men access health services?

8. The good old "she'll be right" attitude and a reluctance to see a doctor about an illness or for regular medical checks contribute to reduced life expectancy

10. The key men's health charitable causes for Movember 2008 in New Zealand are Men's depression & Prostate cancer

12. 1 in 10 men experience depression during their lifetime but most don't seek help

14. Every year in New Zealand 2,700 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 600 die of the disease

16. Testicular Cancer is the most common cancer in young men aged 18 to 35

18. You Can Help

19. Join Them http://www.movember.com

21. Donate Today https://www.movember.com/nz/donate/donate-details.php?action = sponsorlink&rego =2013846&country= nz http://kiwilight.blogspot.com http://nz.movember.com/donate/index.php

22. Together we can change the face of men's health

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