An overview of the status of men's health in Singapore

Healthcare policy in Singapore emphasizes building a healthy population through preventive healthcare programs and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Health Promotion Board Singapore is a key driver of health promotion programs in the country. There are over 2000 primary healthcare clinics including 18 government subsidized ones. The uptake of these services and programs depends on men themselves. Traditional models of gender roles could influence the differing attitude of men and women to health with a consequent impact on differing health outcomes between men and women. Facilities providing healthcare and efforts to promote health among men have to consider this.