Half of London men 'feel like crying at least once a month'

49 per cent of men in London feel like crying at least once a month, compared to 36 per cent in the Midlands

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Almost half of men in London feel like crying once a month, more than anywhere else in the country, a study has found.

The nationwide poll, conducted by the Movember Foundation, found 49 per cent of men in London feel like crying at least once a month, compared to 36 per cent of those in the Midlands.

The study also highlighted the challenge British men felt to be seen as a "Real Man", with 51 per cent of respondents admitting they felt pressured to be successful.

Sarah Coghlan, country director for Movember UK, said the foundation is "challenging masculine stereotypes in the hope it will encourage men to feel comfortable talking.

"Men and boys face unbelievable pressure to live up an archaic stereotype of what it means to be a man, and in the process they neglect their own mental and physical health."

Movember is an annual event where men grow moustaches during November, in order to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as depression and prostate cancer.

Since 2003, the charity says it has raised over £403 million.

Visit www.movember.com to sign up and join in raising awareness and funds for Movember 2015.

Additional reporting by Press Association