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Majority of Men Avoid Preventive Health Measures

From skipping important health screenings to avoiding a visit to the doctor altogether, results from a survey released by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) indicate men continue to fall short when it comes to managing their personal health.

New Survey Finds Majority of Men Avoid Preventive Health Measures -- The AAFP recently surveyed 2,282 men and women across the country about their health behaviors. Among the findings: More than half (55%) of all men surveyed have not seen their primary care physician for a physical exam within the past year.

Executive Summary Report – Men’s Health Study -- Results of the poll conducted by the AAFP.
(9-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Chart – What Prevents Men From Going to the Doctor
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Chart – How Men Spend Their Time
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Family Physicians: Who We Are, And What We Do -- Information about family physicians and the speciality of family medicine.