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What Does It Take to Get Men to See a Doctor?

On average, men die younger than women. One reason for that is that they simply aren’t that great at looking after their health – a reminder that toxic masculinity harms men, too. This story explores the issue and highlights efforts to get more men to see a doctor early enough. Saving lives is obviously a good thing, I still loved this reality check quote from a health-policy professor: Β«Men are advantaged in so many areas of society. We built our whole society with you in mind β€” so you had your shot there, dude, you won the lottery. And you want us to give you more? Come on.Β»


From Weekly Filet #540, in August 2025.

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