Men's health
Research Summary
Associations between vaping, mental health and risky health behaviours over time in Australian men
Vaping is a significant public health concern, due to its association with other risky health behaviours. This research summary highlights that men who engage in risky behaviours (illicit drug use, heavy drinking, gambling or smoking) are more likely to engage in vaping. Interventions that successfully reduce these risky behaviours may also reduce vaping.
Journal article
Predictors of male loneliness across life stages: an Australian study of longitudinal data
Despite growing recognition of loneliness as a global public health concern, research on its occurrence and precipitants among men across different life stages remains limited and inconclusive. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the prevalence and predictors of loneliness among a large, representative data set of Australian adult men. The results offer...
Journal article
What works for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men? A systematic review of the literature
This systematic review seeks to understand what interventions, programs and activities are successful in improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and thereby the wellbeing of their communities.
Fact sheet
How men age: insights from the CHAMP study
This fact sheet summarises some of the insights from the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project (CHAMP), one of the most comprehensive studies of older men’s health, describing the patterns of healthy and less-than-healthy ageing, and the factors related to each.
Report
Findings from Ten to Men: the Australian Longitudinal Study on Male Health, 2013–16
Using data collected during 2013/14 and 2015/16 from the ongoing 'Ten to Men' study, this report provides valuable details about a diverse set of health conditions and behaviours among boys, male adolescents and adult men in Australia.