Foundation 49 - Men's Health

In 2008 and 2009 Foundation 49 conducted a survey of of over 2000 men about men's health. The results of that survey are available in PDF format for download from the links below.

Our thanks go to all those who completed the survey.

Download Men's Health Survey 2008 Results (pdf 1.26Mb)

Download Men's Health Survey 2009 Results (pdf 178kb)

As an employer, are you aware of the effect of poor health on your employees and its impact on workplace productivity?

Foundation 49 can come into your workplace and offer a cost‑effective, efficient and comprehensive health check for each male employee.

Book the Foundation 49 team to visit your workplace. Call (03) 9508 1567. Or download a brochure here.

Did you know that each hour, five men die from conditions that are potentially preventable?  Or that men live on average five years less than women ? 

Men's health concerns include erectile dysfunction, heart disease, prostate problems, diabetes, obesity and more.

Foundation 49 is a direct response to this health crisis affecting 49% of the population - and is dedicated to improving the health status of all men.  Our vision is 'to reduce the number of men dying from preventable conditions through raising health awareness and encouraging regular check-ups'. 

We are supported by a group of men's health experts, including medical specialists and community health workers.  Foundation 49 is an initiative of Cabrini Health, Victoria and is funded solely through donations, fundraising activities and philanthropic grants.

So guys, remember to:

• Find a GP you are happy with
• Have an annual check up with your GP
• Know your body and what is normal for you
• Promptly check out any changes in your body with your GP
• Know the health risks for your age group, and what to do to reduce them

So why not have a go at the online men's health check ? And have a look at our latest newsletter.  We know you'll find all sorts of interesting and useful information to help you stay healthy and well.

And Live long......Live well.......Enjoy your health !

The Decades of Life model of men's health recognises that men of different ages have different health concerns including impotence, heart disease, prostate, diabetes, obesity and more. For example, younger men face a high risk of injury from motor vehicle accidents, while for older men diseases such as prostate cancer and heart disease are of greater concern.