Using data from Add Health, a large long-term health study, researchers measured “masculinity” and linked it to health outcomes over 24 years. The results showed that men with more masculine characteristics were less likely to report being diagnosed and treated for cardiovascular disease risk factors, even if they had visible symptoms.
Lead researcher Dr Nathan Glasser stressed that pressure to conform to “masculine characteristics” could discourage people from seeking medical help, which could lead to poor health.
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Source: Ferra
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