The Gender Health Gap

MEN

According to a recent study, 60% of men do not see a healthcare provider on a regular basis for preventive care. Men are more likely than women to suffer from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Overall, men have shorter life spans and more serious medical conditions. 

WOMEN

Women, on the other hand, are 33% more likely to visit a healthcare provider and 100% better at having recommended screenings. On average, they outlive men by more than five years.

Sources: American Heart Association, Center for Disease Control (CDC), American Lung Associations, Cleveland Clinic, National Council on Aging, Harvard Medical School, census.gov, adaa.com