In general, men are taught to engage in more high-risk behavior than women. Men are 43 times more likely than women to be admitted to psychiatric hospitals and 25 times more likely to end up in prison. Masculine behavior does not serve men well. Men are seven times more likely than women to be arrested for drunk driving and three times more likely to be alcoholics. In general, they are not good at conflict resolution or grieving.
Husbands die at higher rates than wives after widowhood.
Clearly, being the strong, silent type does not do much for men's survival. We'll die in silence. Defining men's health issues. For men, the medical issues listed above are clear. The behavioral issues are just as important, including men's fear of doctors.