According to researchers, middle-aged men with traditional beliefs about masculinity are less likely to seek routine medical treatment. A recent study included 1,000 white, middle-aged men from Wisconsin who had completed high school. The men were given a survey which asked questions about their beliefs in masculinity and whether they had received recommended healthcare including annual physicals, prostate exams and flu shots. The research found that men with the strongest belief in masculinity were 50 percent less likely to get the recommended medical care than other men. To learn more about the study and see comments from the researchers, click here.
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