Blame it on nature or medical science but statistics have proven that men are healthier than women. The facts are that

• Men have 39 % more chances of dying of diabetes.
• Men have 55 % more chances of dying of cancer.
• Men have 64 % more chances of dying of influenza.
• Men have 78 % more chances of dying of vascular disease.
• Four times more chances of committing suicide.
• Have twice the chances of dying of an accident.

Medical evidences backing this theory

• Hormones- Women have estrogen and progesterone which help in getting rid of the bad cholesterol. This keeps their heart healthy and decreases their chances of dying of a heart attack. On the hinder side men have high level of testosterone and when the balance between testosterone and estrogen is disturbed, they become more prone to heart diseases and stroke.
• Stress level- Women are able to deal more easily with increased stress levels than men. As the stress level is less, they are less likely to suffer from stress related diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Also for men and women who are already suffering from this disease, women are able to control the disease better by being less stressed out as compared to men who aggravate their diseased condition by getting stressed.
• Lifestyle- One of the main reasons why men are less healthy is because of their lifestyle. Men have a higher inclination to smoke and drink as compared to women. This slowly deteriorates the functioning of their organs. Besides, they are more involved in risky, dangerous activities such as sports, driving and dangerous work which makes them more vulnerable to injuries and death compared to women. Not only are men less careful to prevent skin cancer by protecting their skins from the sun, men are also less demanding of what they eat. Study of what men and women eat found interesting differences. The men tend to consume more fatty foods than women and this high fat diet makes them more prone to heart diseases, stroke, diabetes and some cancers.
• Doctors visit- Though men are the ones who appear more worried about handling the bills and keeping the house running, its women who visit doctors more often and take better care of their health. This can also be attributed to the fact that women have to visit gynecologists and obstetricians due to which they end up consulting physicians about their general health. In most cases men do not visit doctors till the situation has aggravated.
• Talk more- Women tend to talk more about their health than men. Due to which their health related issues get more attention than men. This helps in early detection and control of ongoing problems. Issues such as bladder control and urinary inconsistency are more openly discussed in the case of women than men, who for some reason are tight lipped regarding it.

Men deserve the same concern as women regarding their health. It’s also important to send them on regular checkups as it can help in early detection and treatment of life threatening diseases such as cancer and heart attacks.

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