§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what new steps he is taking to improve standards of health among men. [2129]
§ Mr. SackvilleDepartmental activity to improve men's health continues through the strategy of "The Health of the Nation", which places an important focus on men's health in emphasising the reduction of avoidable illness and premature death.
Men's health was discussed in the report of the sub-group of the chief medical officer's health of the nation working group—"Variations in Health: What Can the Department of Health and the NHS Do?"
602WThe Department is also contributing to raising awareness of testicular cancer and carrying out research into prostate cancer.