Men's Primary Care in Australia: A GP-Led Guide for Every Decade
Australian men live four years less than Australian women, see GPs less often, and are nearly three times more likely to die by suicide. This is the men's primary care guide we wish more men had — what to watch for at each decade, when to see a GP, and how to make the conversation easier.
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Sources
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Men's Health. aihw.gov.au
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. Causes of Death, Australia. abs.gov.au
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Guidelines for Preventive Activities in General Practice (Red Book), 10th ed. racgp.org.au
- Healthy Male (Andrology Australia). Men's Health Resources. healthymale.org.au
- Beyond Blue. Men's Mental Health. beyondblue.org.au
- Black Dog Institute. Men's Mental Health Resources. blackdoginstitute.org.au
- Movember Foundation. Men's Health and Wellbeing Research. au.movember.com
- Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. health.gov.au
- Healthdirect Australia. Men's Health. healthdirect.gov.au
- Lifeline Australia. Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention. lifeline.org.au
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The information reflects guidance available as of the "last updated" date shown above. Medical knowledge evolves, and individual circumstances vary — always discuss decisions about your care with a qualified clinician.
In an emergency, call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department. Abby Health is not an emergency service. For mental health crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
If you have feedback or believe any information in this article requires correction, please contact our editorial team at support@abbyhealth.app. Abby Health complies with AHPRA advertising standards and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care's National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.





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