Services
Preventive Medicine
Men's Health
Sexual Health
Preventive medicine is a medical approach that focusses on the prevention and early detection of disease, in order to promote and maintain health. It uses evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat disease. A healthy diet and regular physical activity improves physical health, mental health and wellbeing. Weight management is a crucial aspect of treatment and prevention.
Men have a lower life expectancy and are more likely to die from preventable diseases than women. This relationship exists worldwide and in Australia. The cause for this difference in life expectancy is multifactorial and includes social, behavioural and biological factors. It is known that men are less engaged with healthcare services than women, and this is particularly so with younger men. A dedicated men's health service can better engage men and improve long term health for men and their families.
Sexual health is a crucial part of overall wellbeing. Sexual health problems may be associated with underlying medical conditons, making it important to have a comprehensive assessment, including appropriate physical examinations and investigations.