00:00In Teesside, from Stockton to Middlesbrough, men's health risks are sharply drawn. Tees Valley data shows male life expectancy was 79.8 years between 2017 and 2019, falling by nearly a year after.
00:17Men in the region aged 65 live about 17.9 more years, under England's 18.7 average. That reflects premature illness and poorer later life health.
00:27Local experts warn of high smoking and obesity rates, heart disease and cancer, especially in deprived towns.
00:33They're calling for much better access to testing, streamlined GP contact and community mental health care for Teesside.
00:39Groups working in Teesside say the government's new approach must reflect the realities of men living in some of England's most deprived postcodes.
00:49As the National Men's Health Strategies Call for Evidence launches, Teesside's men want to be heard.
00:54And for local stats to prompt local action, that helps them live healthier lives.
