Why do men go to the doctor? Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with healthcare utilisation among a cohort of Australian men

Abstract Background Men use health services less often than women and frequently delay seeking help even if experiencing serious health problems. This may put men at higher risk for developing serious health problems which, in part, may explain men’s higher rates of some serious illnesses and shorte...

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Main Authors: Marisa Schlichthorst, Lena A. Sanci, Jane Pirkis, Matthew J. Spittal, Jane S. Hocking
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3706-5