Think men are the stronger sex? Think again. When it comes to lifelong health, men fall well behind. Compared to women, men are more likely to drink alcohol and use tobacco, both unhealthy choices. Men are also more likely to die from heart disease and lung cancer and to be diagnosed with skin cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Men are also far less likely to see a primary care provider for regular checkups and medical screenings, which can detect disease at its early stages, when the success rate for treatment is much higher. It’s no wonder, then, that men have a five-year shorter life span than women. At the hospitals of Community Healthcare System, we want to encourage every man to schedule regular visits with your primary care provider. If you don’t have one, let us help.
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