Campaigners say a plan is urgently needed because of concerns that men in the region have lower life expectancy, higher rates of chronic health conditions and remain reluctant to seek support.

While the government announced a national strategy for men's health 12 months ago, there is no statutory responsibility within the integrated care system for a local men's health plan.

However, work has begun to draw up such a strategy, with the charity MensCraft due to take a key role in helping to lead the initiative.

The strategy was discussed at a meeting of the Norfolk Health and Wellbeing Board, made up of councillors and officers from local authorities across Norfolk and Waveney,........

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