Men’s Health in Torbay and South Devon

Report - 16 May 2023

This report presents findings from our December 2022 to January 2023 survey on men’s health and the feedback shared by 132 local men.

By Healthwatch in Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay

Key Headlines

 

Responses to our survey revealed:

• The top 4 topics that respondents indicated they would like to understand more about are:
   o Prostate Issues / Cancer – 81% of respondents
   o Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer) – 43% of respondents
   o Testicular Abnormalities – 39% of respondents
   o Mental Health – 39% of respondents

• The top 4 topics respondents find most difficult to talk about are:
   o Erectile Dysfunction – 65% of respondents
   o Mental Health – 48% of respondents
   o Testicular Abnormalities – 42% of respondents
   o Prostate Issues / Cancer – 39% of respondents

• 82% of respondents were aware that the leading cause of death for men aged 50-79 years was cardio-vascular (heart) disease.

• 89% of respondents were surprised to learn that only 53% of men provided with a bowel cancer screening test, completed & returned it.

• 86% of respondents were surprised to learn that more men than women are dying of Melanoma Skin Cancers.

• 77% of respondents have never been shown how to carry out a testicular examination and explained what to look for.

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