We analysed all JSNAs to determine whether they had included gendered data and looked at 54 measures in detail. The aim of this was not only to establish the present situation, but also to help local authorities improve their strategy for male health so that local gendered data is easily available and used in JSNAs.
Local authorities in England have a pivotal statutory role in health care for their local areas. Through a JSNA they determine the health issues in the local population and develop a health and wellbeing strategy accordingly.
Men’s health is a key issue in all areas. One in five men die before the age of 65. Male life expectancy varies by local area and so it is vital that local authorities recognise and address the health needs in their local population.
The table below shows the gap in male life expectancy between local authorities in England, illustrating the need for men’s health to be specifically addressed in all JSNAs.
JSNAs should include local and gender specific data. This means that the data is specific to the local area and has statistics on both men and women
Male Life Expectancy
Best 5 Local Authorities
South Cambridgeshire | 83.0 |
Hart | 83.0 |
East Dorset | 82.7 |
Waverley | 82.6 |
Kensington and Chelsea | 82.6 |
Worst 5 Local Authorities
Hyndburn | 76.4 |
Liverpool | 76.2 |
Burnley | 75.6 |
Manchester | 75.5 |
Blackpool | 74.3 |