In general, men are less interested in and know less about how to be healthy. Men tend to see themselves as less likely to contract or develop a disease, or experience an injury. On the average, men account for 150 million fewer doctor visits than women each year. This translates into greater health risks. Compared to women, men eat less healthy, have higher blood pressure and do less to control it, sleep less, are more likely to engage in criminal behavior, and have smaller social circles and fewer close, active friendships.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death among men.
If you are a man, you are three times more likely to experience a heart attack than is a woman. After age 65, you are twice as likely to experience heart disease. Overall, men are one and one-half times more likely to develop cancer during their lifetime. After diagnosis, men do not live as long as women with cancer. According to automobile insurance statistics, men tend to drive more recklessly and are less likely to wear seat belts than women.