Men's Health

Overview

Men's health is a rapidly growing field of scientific research that focuses on understanding and addressing the health issues that affect men uniquely. Men are known to experience a variety of health issues, ranging from cardiovascular disease to prostate cancer, and researchers are working tirelessly to find ways to diagnose, treat and prevent these conditions. One of the most significant health issues that men face is cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in men worldwide. This condition is characterized by blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, leading to heart attack or stroke. Research on men's health has identified various factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease, including smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Scientists are continuing to investigate new ways to prevent and treat this disease. Another major health issue for men is prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer among men. This cancer affects the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland that produces semen. Early detection and treatment are critical in managing prostate cancer, and researchers are studying new diagnostic tools and treatments to improve outcomes. Research on men's health has also focused on addressing mental health issues, including depression and suicide, which disproportionately affect men. These conditions may be linked to cultural and social factors that can lead men to feel isolated and suppress their emotions. Scientists are working to develop effective strategies to support men's mental health and encourage them to seek out help when they need it. Overall, men's health research is advancing our understanding of the unique health issues that affect men and leading to the development of effective treatments and prevention strategies.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 10 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Immunisation coverage and factors associated with incomplete immunisation in children under two during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sierra Leone
  Myrte Wassenaar et al. · 2024 · BMC Public Health
• Using photovoice methodology to uncover individual-level, health systems, and contextual barriers to uptake of second dose of measles containing vaccine in Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone, 2020
  2023 · Vaccine X
• Routine childhood immunization knowledge: Do fathers who accompany their children for immunization differ from those who accompany their children for circumcision?
  Sadoh Ayebo Evawere et al. · 2023 · Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
• Using photovoice methodology to uncover individual-level, health systems, and contextual barriers to uptake of second dose of measles containing vaccine in Western Area Urban, Sierra Leone, 2020
  Shibani Kulkarni et al. · 2023 · Vaccine: X
• Childcare Arrangements and Wellbeing of Children of Employed Women in Central Uganda
  2022 · Child Indicators Research
• Childcare Arrangements and Wellbeing of Children of Employed Women in Central Uganda
  2021 · Child Indicators Research
• Knowledge, attitude and practice of fathers about childhood immunization: a tertiary care hospital based cross sectional study
  2020 · International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
• A rural/urban comparison of paternal involvement in childhood immunisation in Ogun Central Senatorial District, Nigeria
  2020 · Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal

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