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As we continue to support men’s health awareness, research has found that:
“A third of men had no regular physician and a quarter had not seen a doctor in the previous year. When asked what they would do if they were in pain or feeling sick, a quarter of men said they would wait as long as possible before seeing a doctor and another 17% would delay at least a week.”
There are many issues that surround not seeking out preventative care, and in the end do more damage. Even if you ignore it, that doesn’t mean it’s not there. “Even men older than 50 have a higher risk than women of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The AAD is targeting men with a public service spot, “Looking Good,” to encourage guys to go to spotskincancer.org to find nearby free skin-cancer screenings and to learn how to perform a skin self-exam.”
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