Do U.S. men avoid seeing doctors?

If you want to remain healthy, many research has evaluated that it is necessary to see a doctor at least every once in a while for a proper analysis, and constant check-ups. However, many people avoid these constant visits. Many of these people are the men of the United States.

 These statistics will prove this point:

Medical examinations and tests taken in the last 12 months:

• Eye examination: men - 51%, women - 54%
 
• High cholesterol: men - 38%, women - 42%

• Cancer: men - 32%, women - 55%

• Prostate: men - 23%

• Digital rectal exam: men - 21%

• Colon cancer: men - 15%, women - 14%

• Breast cancer: women - 38%

• Cervical cancer: women - 38%

• Diabetes: men - 25%, women - 31%

• Blood fat profile: men - 22%, women - 19%

• Echo diagram: men - 18%, women - 19%

• Asthma/allergies: men - 14%, women - 20%

• Body fat analysis: men - 12%, women - 12%

• Osteoporosis: women - 17%

• None of these: men - 29%, women - 13%

If you are reading this, you shouldn't get too carried away and think immediately that women get their constant check-ups. All cases are different. These are just statistics, which you should not refer to as a personal schedule. No matter what gender you are, if you get the proper health insurance, you should definitely get constant check-ups with your doctor. If you sign up for an HMO, keep in mind that you are going to need to visit a doctor that your health insurance company picks out for you. If you purchase a PMO, which is more expensive, then you can have your pick of a doctor.