Routine checkups are key to avoiding serious health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer
Studies show that the average lifespan for men is about seven years less than women. Men are also more likely to die of chronic disease. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men are 80 percent less likely than women to use a regular source of health care—which may be a major cause for the disparity. WPS Health Insurance, Wisconsin’s leading not-for-profit health insurer and provider of affordable group and individual health insurance, today observes Men’s Health Month by encouraging men of all ages to schedule an appointment with their doctors and to visit the WPS Health Center for interactive decision tools, resources, and tips. ... |