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A different kind of health care reform is needed in America — how men treat themselves

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 2010-02-06 15:56.

I found it refreshing to find an article that approached the issue from multiple directions, not trying to lay the blame on any single issue. Excerpt:

'The reasons have physical, psychological, social and cultural roots. From birth, males are saddled with certain macho expectations which, combined with a misplaced sense of invincibility, ironically leaves them more vulnerable — they take big risks, are reluctant to ask for help, and won’t easily admit pain or weakness.

While these factors continue to exact a heavy toll on men, women’s health care has blossomed (admittedly from a low base), further widening the gender gap and sparking renewed efforts to correct a health system that is arguably under-serving half the population.'

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Very True

Submitted by MichaelClaymore on Mon, 2010-02-08 00:28.

Men do need to ignore all the crap they are taught about hanging tough - i suspect the only reason married men live longer is that the missus pressures them into going to the doctor more often, learn to do that by yourself and there's no need at all for a ball and chain!

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