12 May 2008
Men's health: eating disorders & breast cancer
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When you hear about health conditions like breast cancer and eating disorders the chances are you assume they're things that happen to women.
In Britain recent revelations from former deputy Prime Minister John Prescott have once again challenged that assumption.
He's revealed an ongoing battle with bulimia - that's the eating disorder where people commonly gorge on food and vomit soon afterwards.
The case has highlighted why many men may choose to stay silent about suffering such illnesses.
Guests
Gary Richardson
Associate Professor of Medicine, Monash University and Chairman of Foundation 49
Further Information
Presenter
Richard Aedy
Producer
Amanda Armstrong
Story Researcher and Producer
Jackie May
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