Jennifer Mendoza
Research expert covering health, pharma and medtech
Men's health in Italy - Statistics & Facts
Life expectancy at birth among males in Italy is one of the highest worldwide, at 81.1 years in 2023. As age advances there is a higher chance of developing a number of chronic diseases. However, on average, fewer men than women in Italy are affected by chronic diseases, with men consuming fewer medicines than women, across all ages. Cancer is the number one cause of death for men in Italy, followed by deaths from circulatory system diseases. Nevertheless, the overall cancer mortality rate in Italy among men is lower than the European average.
