Images start at zero and work there way up consecutively. Although men have a reputation for avoiding visits to the doctor, they need to come in for regular checkups and screenings even when they are healthy. It's a guy thing Men, women view checkups differently H ealthy women have many reasons to visit the doctor's office. The need for contraceptives, Pap smears and mammograms ensures that a woman checks her health on a regular basis. By the time a woman is in her 40s, she is probably fairly comfortable discussing problems with a physician.
Men are a different story.
Daniel MaKieve, an internist at UC Davis Medical Group, Roseville, reports that many men come in for a physical examination only if their loved ones drag them in by their ears. MaKieve would like to see this attitude change. Just as cars need regular tune-ups for proper maintenance, people need to consult regularly with a physician to screen for hidden diseases and to address minor symptoms before they become serious. MaKieve recommends a checkup every three years for healthy men in their 20s and 30s with no significant risk factors, such as a family history of heart disease or cancer.